# Lisette Oropesa

> Lisette Oropesa is an internationally acclaimed lyric coloratura soprano, recognized as one of the most in-demand artists on the world's leading opera stages.

## Identity

- **Full Name:** Lisette Oropesa
- **Voice Type:** Lyric Coloratura Soprano
- **Born:** New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Louisiana State University (Vocal Performance); Metropolitan Opera Lindemann Young Artist Development Program
- **Website:** https://lisetteoropesa.com
- **Wikipedia:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisette_Oropesa

## Career Overview

Lisette Oropesa made her Metropolitan Opera debut at age 22 after winning the Met National Council Auditions. She has performed over 860 performances across 50 operatic roles at 140+ opera companies worldwide, including the Metropolitan Opera (140+ performances), Teatro alla Scala, Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Wiener Staatsoper, Opéra National de Paris, Bayerische Staatsoper, and Teatro Real Madrid.

## Signature Roles

- **Violetta Valery** in La traviata (Verdi)
- **Lucia** in Lucia di Lammermoor (Donizetti)
- **Gilda** in Rigoletto (Verdi)
- **Konstanze** in Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Mozart)
- **Elvira** in I Puritani (Bellini)
- **Norma** in Norma (Bellini)
- **Manon** in Manon (Massenet)
- **Leïla** in Les Pêcheurs de Perles (Bizet)

## Awards & Honors

- Richard Tucker Award
- Beverly Sills Award
- Franco Abbiati Prize
- Oper! Award
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (France, 2023)

## Discography

- *La traviata* (PentaTone, 2022) — Complete opera recording with Dresdner Philharmonie
- *French Bel Canto Arias* (PentaTone, 2022) — Rossini & Donizetti arias
- *Lucia di Lammermoor* (PentaTone) — Complete opera recording
- *Ombra Compagna* (PentaTone) — Handel arias
- *Mis Amores Son Las Flores* — Spanish art songs
- *Within / Without* — Recital album with Vlad Iftinca

## Key Pages

- Biography: https://lisetteoropesa.com/bio/
- Schedule: https://lisetteoropesa.com/schedule/
- News & Press: https://lisetteoropesa.com/news/
- Discography: https://lisetteoropesa.com/discography/
- Videos: https://lisetteoropesa.com/videos/
- Reviews: https://lisetteoropesa.com/reviews
- Gallery: https://lisetteoropesa.com/gallery/
- Contact: https://lisetteoropesa.com/contact

## Management

Lisette Oropesa is represented internationally for opera, concert, and recital engagements.