Fall 2026 Newsletter
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:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/lisette-oropesa-la-repubblica-santa-cecilia-2026.jpg "Lisette Oropesa as Violetta in La traviata, Teatro dell'Opera di Roma")
Interview - La Repubblica, Santa Cecilia Recital 2026
Lisette talks to Gregorio Moppi ahead of her Santa Cecilia recital of Spanish and Cuban art songs (in Italian, subscribers only).
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/gramophone-video-of-the-month-maria-stuarda-2026.jpg "Maria Stuarda from the Teatro Real on Naxos, Gramophone Video of the Month")
Maria Stuarda selected as Gramophone Video of the Month
Our Teatro Real Maria Stuarda on Naxos is Gramophone Video of the Month.
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/2026-rai-radio3-suite-magazine-interview.jpg "Lisette Oropesa in recital, arms outstretched: Interview, Rai Radio 3 Suite Magazine")
Interview - Rai Radio 3 Suite
Lisette talks flute, family, and Spanish and Cuban zarzuela with Guido Barbieri ahead of her Santa Cecilia recital (in Italian).
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/2026-bbc3-music-matters-arranging-the-air.jpg "BBC Radio 3 Music Matters with Martin Handley")
Interview - BBC Radio 3 Music Matters
Lisette talks about working with conductors in Arranging the Air, BBC Radio 3 Music Matters series on conducting
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/gallery/2017/headshots/jasonhoma_lisetteoropesa_02.jpg "Lisette Oropesa")
Interview - Música Clásica
Lisette on marathon discipline, bel canto, vocal rest, and why live opera still moves us. Música Clásica, Buenos Aires (in Spanish).
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/international-opera-awards-2026-readers-award.jpg "Lisette Oropesa as Elvira in I Puritani at the Royal Opera House, 2026 International Opera Awards Readers' Award finalist")
International Opera Awards - Lisette is a finalist for the 2026 Readers' Award
Lisette is a finalist for the Readers' Award at the 2026 International Opera Awards. Vote until 21 October!
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/spanish-embassy-london-royal-ballet-opera-tribute.jpg "Lisette Oropesa, Ambassador Emma Aparici Vázquez de Parga, and Sir Alex Beard at the Spanish Embassy in London")
An Evening with the Royal Ballet and Opera at the Embassy
Ambassador Emma Aparici Vázquez de Parga hosted a tribute to Lisette and the Royal Ballet and Opera at the Spanish Embassy in London.
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/lascalatv-free-i-capuleti-e-i-montecchi.jpg "Lisette Oropesa as Giulietta and Marianne Crebassa as Romeo in I Capuleti e i Montecchi at Teatro alla Scala")
I Capuleti e i Montecchi Streams Free From La Scala Ahead of Lisette's Barcelona Return
Lisette's 2022 La Scala Giulietta is free to watch on LaScalaTV, just before she reprises the role at the Liceu in Barcelona.
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/forum-opera-maria-stuarda-interview-2026.jpg "Lisette Oropesa as Maria Stuarda at Teatro Real, photo by Javier del Real")
Interview - Forum Opéra - Lorsqu'un rôle me convient, je veux grandir avec lui
In a wide-ranging Forum Opéra interview, Lisette discusses Maria Stuarda, her Verona Turandot debut, Norma, and teaching.
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/madrid-directo-onda-madrid-lisette-norma.jpg "Lisette Oropesa singing Norma at the Savonlinna Opera Festival")
Onda Madrid Previews Lisette's Teatro Real Norma Debut
Nieves Herrero and critic Nacho Fresno preview Lisette's April 2027 Norma at the Teatro Real, with a message from Lisette in Spanish.
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/carnegie-songstudio-masterclass-2026.jpg "Lisette Oropesa leading a SongStudio master class at Carnegie Hall")
Carnegie Hall Releases Lisette's SongStudio Master Classes on YouTube
Three master-class films from January's SongStudio arrive on YouTube as Lisette teaches in Campobasso this week.
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/norma-savonlinna-roundup.jpg "Lisette Oropesa as Norma at Olavinlinna Castle, Savonlinna Opera Festival")
Critical Roundup: Norma at the Savonlinna Opera Festival
The critics and the castle audience on Lisette's role debut as Norma at the Savonlinna Opera Festival.
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/maria-stuarda-salzburg-dvd-2026/maria-stuarda-salzburg-dvd-news.jpg "Lisette Oropesa as Maria Stuarda at the Salzburg Festival, with the DVD release title treatment")
Maria Stuarda from the Salzburg Festival arrives on DVD and Blu-ray: C Major, September 2026
Lisette's Salzburg Festival Maria Stuarda (Ulrich Rasche) comes to DVD and Blu-ray on C Major, September 4, 2026.
Summer 2026 Newsletter
London · Savonlinna · Verona · Salzburg
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/puritani-roundup-header.jpg "Lisette Oropesa as Elvira in I Puritani at the Royal Opera House")
Critical Roundup: I Puritani at the Royal Opera House
The London critics on Lisette's Elvira in Bellini's I Puritani at the Royal Opera House — four stars and a chorus of superlatives.
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/lisette-oropesa-roh-i-puritani-programme-interview-2026.jpg "Lisette Oropesa as Elvira, raising her veil in rehearsal for I Puritani at the Royal Opera House")
Interview - Bravura Virtuosity and Pathos - Royal Opera House I Puritani Programme
Lisette on Bellini's masterpiece, Elvira's madness, and letting go - in the Royal Opera House I Puritani programme.
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/lisette-oropesa-operawire-i-puritani-elvira-2026.jpg "Lisette Oropesa in a red off-shoulder gown and pearl necklace, photo by Steven Harris")
Interview - Lisette on 'I Puritani's' Elvira & Her Vast Repertoire
Lisette talks to OperaWire about Bellini's Elvira, the peak of her bel canto career, and her vast, far-ranging repertoire
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/2026-sunday-times-puritani-interview.jpg "Soprano Lisette Oropesa, portrait")
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.
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/maria-stuarda-teatro-real-dvd-2026/maria-stuarda-teatro-real-dvd-news-cover.jpg "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.
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/2026-met-puritani-pbs.jpg "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.
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/2026-met-puritani-hd-festival.jpg "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.
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/lucia-la-scala-dvd-2026/lucia-la-scala-dvd-news-cover.jpg "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.
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.
Spring 2026 Newsletter
This beautiful season turning towards us is bringing me so much joy.
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
In Conversation at Opera America
Lisette sits down with Opera America for a candid conversation on career, artistry, and the future of opera
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/lisette-reflux-vocal-health-2026.jpg "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.
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/gallery/2025/the-metropolitan-opera-i-puritani/09-lisette-oropesa.jpg "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.
:format(webp)/https://lisetteoropesa.com/media/news/lisette-hosts-tristan-isolde-met-2026.jpg "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