News | Lisette Oropesa

The Sunday Times: 'Opera houses are asking me what I'd like to sing'

Ahead of I Puritani at the Royal Opera House, Lisette talks to The Sunday Times about bel canto and reaching her career peak.

Interview June 20, 2026

Naxos DVD cover of Donizetti's Maria Stuarda from Teatro Real, Lisette Oropesa in the title role

Maria Stuarda from Teatro Real arrives on DVD and Blu-ray: Naxos, July 2026

Lisette's Teatro Real Maria Stuarda (David McVicar) comes to DVD and Blu-ray on Naxos, July 10, 2026.

Recording June 18, 2026

Lisette Oropesa as Elvira in Bellini I Puritani at the Metropolitan Opera

Lisette's I Puritani Comes to PBS on Great Performances at the Met

Lisette stars as Elvira in Bellini's I Puritani on Great Performances at the Met, airing on PBS July 12, 2026.

Media June 6, 2026

Lisette Oropesa as Elvira in I Puritani at the Metropolitan Opera

I Puritani screens free at the Met Summer HD Festival, September 4

Lisette as Elvira in I Puritani screens free on the Lincoln Center plaza, Friday September 4 at the Met Summer HD Festival.

Event June 4, 2026

Lucia di Lammermoor DVD cover from Teatro alla Scala with Lisette Oropesa and Juan Diego Florez.

Lucia di Lammermoor at La Scala arrives on DVD: C Major Entertainment, May 2026

Lisette and Juan Diego Florez in the 2023 La Scala Lucia di Lammermoor, conducted by Riccardo Chailly, arrives on DVD May 18, 2026.

Recording April 25, 2026

Soprano Lisette Oropesa onstage at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge during the April 2026 speaker series.

From Episcopal to the World Stage: A Homecoming at the Lindley Spaht Dodson Speaker Series

Lisette returned to Episcopal School of Baton Rouge to speak across all three divisions about a career that began on her childhood stage.

Education April 16, 2026

Spring 2026 Newsletter

This beautiful season turning towards us is bringing me so much joy.

Newsletter April 2, 2026

Lisette Oropesa: Voice, Vulnerability, and Becoming: The Inner Life Beneath the Stage

Interview - The Porch Club with Darren Gingras

Lisette joins The Porch Club for a candid conversation on identity, fear, courage, and the cost of excellence

Interview March 31, 2026

In Conversation at Opera America

Lisette sits down with Opera America for a candid conversation on career, artistry, and the future of opera

Interview March 25, 2026

Lisette Oropesa speaking from her New York City apartment during an Instagram Live

Lisette on Reflux, Vocal Health, and Life on the Road

Lisette shares candid advice on managing acid reflux, stress, and vocal health as a touring opera singer.

Media March 23, 2026

Lisette Oropesa as Elvira in Bellini's I Puritani

I Puritani to be shown on PBS' Great Performances program, July 12th

PBS will air I Puritani throughout the USA on July 12th.

Media March 22, 2026

Lisette hosts Tristan und Isolde from the Metropolitan Opera

Lisette to host Tristan and Isolde at the Metropolitan Opera

Lisette will host the Live in HD performance of Tristan and Isolde

Media March 21, 2026

Lisette Oropesa in La traviata at the Metropolitan Opera

Interview - Met Opera's Playbill

Lisette was interviewed in the latest Playbill by the Metropolitan Opera

Interview March 19, 2026

Lisette interviewed on the Met Opera Radio ahead of La traviata

Lisette chats with Met Opera Radio about her return to La traviata

Interview March 9, 2026

Lisette to host the 2026 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition

Lisette returns to the Met Opera competition to host on March 22nd.

Announcement Feb. 26, 2026

Lisette encores the cabaletta of "Carlo vive?" at the Teatro Real

This was the soprano's third encore at the Teatro Real, making her the only singer to date to have given encores in three different operas.

Press Release Feb. 11, 2026

Interview - WGNO

Lisette was interviewed on New Orleans WGNO

Interview Jan. 11, 2026

Interview - Doce Notas

Lisette is interviewed in Doce Notas about her upcoming performances of I Puritani

Interview Jan. 10, 2026

Lisette interviewed on the Met Opera Radio ahead of I Puritani

Lisette is interviewed on the Met Opera Radio before her performances of I Puritani

Interview Jan. 9, 2026

☃️ 2026 - Winter Newsletter

Newsletter Jan. 9, 2026

Lisette is interviewed by the Associated Press about her return to the Metropolitan Opera

Lisette is interviewed in the

Interview Jan. 6, 2026

Lisette is interviewed in BBC Radio3's "In Tune" program with Katie Derham

Tune into "In Tune" to listen to Lisette speak about I Puritani at the Metropolitan Opera

Interview Jan. 5, 2026

Lisette Oropesa hosts the Met Live in HD Andrea Chénier

Lisette hosts the Andrea Chénier broadcast at the Metropolitan Opera

Lisette is the guest host for the Andrea Chénier Live in HD Broadcast at the Metropolitan Opera

Media Dec. 13, 2025

Lucia di Lammermoor selected as Gramophone Editor’s Choice album for December 2025.

Lucia di Lammermoor has been selected as the Editor’s Choice album in Gramophone for December 2025.

Award Dec. 5, 2025

Interview - The Advocate (2025)

Lisette is interviewed in the Advocate ahead of her upcoming concert in Baton Rouge

Interview Nov. 19, 2025

Lisette Oropesa in Fauteuils d'orchestre

Lisette to be on Fauteuils d’orchestre on November 7th

Lisette sings Quando m'en vo' on Fauteuils d’orchestre in November

Media Oct. 21, 2025

Lisette Oropesa - Valencia Amics de l’Òpera Speech

Lisette wins "Best Soprano" with the Amics de l’Òpera in Valencia for Manon

Qué honor recibir el premio de mejor soprano de la temporada 2024-25 para mis presentaciones de Manon

Award Oct. 17, 2025

🍁 2025 - Fall Newsletter

Newsletter Oct. 11, 2025

Lisette on BR Klassik

Lisette is interviewed with BR Klassik on November 7th

Media Sept. 29, 2025

Lisette Oropesa Masterclass | Art of Voice Festival - Salzburg 2025

Masterclass with Presto Arts

Lisette gives a masterclass with Presto Arts

Education Sept. 27, 2025