New York · Helsinki · London  Hello my friends, and welcome to our Spring 2026 Newsletter! This beautiful season turning towards us is bringing me so much joy. At the moment I'm in a busy New York run of La traviata, spending as much time outdoors as possible to see the birds migrating through and the flowers blooming! We've got a few more shows in the month of April. Then I'm taking a month-long break to reset for a bit, focus on preparing two new roles, and having a much needed rest...not sure how to do that at the same time but I'll try my best! Then in late May, I'm presenting a bel canto recital in Helsinki, Finland, alongside my friend and pianist Alessandro Praticò. My major project of the season, I feel extremely grateful to share, will be a new production of I puritani, this time directed by Sir Richard Jones, at Covent Garden. There will be 7 performances in June and early July. We are so looking forward to being back in gorgeous London for the late spring and early summer, and especially working with Sir Richard again. Also, I'm giving a masterclass at the University of Southampton in early July Upcoming PerformancesNewsInterviews
ReviewsOropesa successfully reprises her Violetta in Met’s “Traviata” — La traviata New York Classical Review — Rick Perdian "Physically and psychologically, Oropesa’s brittle, frivolous courtesan evolves into a woman of enormous compassion, secure in her profound love for Alfredo. The specter of death is a constant presence as Violetta gradually grew wanner and weaker. Vocally, she traversed that same emotional traject..." Letter from Florida: Lisette Oropesa at Palm Beach Opera Gala — Recital Planet Hugill — Robert J Carreras "Oropesa's lower notes appeared even fuller now, richer tonight, while her upper range remained intact. The evening's centerpiece was Verdi's Violetta scene — she shaped the aria's structure with theatrical precision: sliding through scales suggestive of neurosis at the cavatina, stiffening at the..." LISETTE OROPESA | Crans-Montana — Recital Opera Diary — Geoffrey "Vocally, Lisette Oropesa remains one of the greatest sopranos of our time. Her technique is formidable — crystal-clear coloratura, effortless high notes, immaculate breath control — but what elevates her artistry is the musical intelligence behind every phrase. Each ornament feels intentional, ev..." Après Marseille, Les Brigands (I masnadieri) assiègent Madrid ! — I Masnadieri Premiere Loge Opera — Stéphane Lelièvre "In Amalia, Lisette Oropesa achieved great success. Her technical mastery is impressive: sovereign legato, precise vocalises, impeccable trills even in the lower range - notably in the "O caro accento" of the cabaletta "Carlo vive," where even the most illustrious sopranos do not hesitate to omit ..." Teatro Real de Madrid 2025-26 Review: I Masnadieri — I Masnadieri OperaWire — Ossama el Naggar "Oropesa conveyed Amalia’s nobility and strength of character. Her rich voice has a rare quality: it’s immediately recognizable, thanks to its distinct timbre and natural trills. Her interpretation of its most famous aria “Tu, del mio Carlo” was spot on – initially sad and then brilliantly joyous ..." Bellini: I Puritani at the Met Opera | Live Review — I Puritani Opera Now — Robert Levine "Lisette Oropesa’s Elvira was just about perfect – dramatically apt from innocence to madness and back but with an attention to text and dynamics that made the opera come to life as something other than a vocal showcase. The role requires agility, even emission, a handsome tone, ease in coloratura..." Les Puritains de Bellini dépoussiérés au Met — I Puritani Olyrix — Moisés Ordóñez Alarcón "Elvira Walton is embodied by Lisette Oropesa, who showcases a luminous voice with a rapid vibrato. Her coloratura, noted for its agility and precision, relies on bright and powerful high notes, always perfectly timbred. The soprano's theatrical commitment and expressive finesse allow her to portr..." Reflections I've always thought it was interesting that the year doesn't feel like it's started until April. Somehow winter feels like an extended evening and night, and then spring is a fresh morning. But it's still 4 months into the official start of the year. I am grateful to have the privilege to take some time off this spring, and want to make more free time like that every year. It's so important to have a reset from time to time, and for some reason, springtime is my favorite time to do that. I know people love summers, but I have been working quite steadily in the summertime for the past several years, and it never feels like a vacation! I always end up feeling quite tired by the time the fall rolls around, and then it's the start of the "opera season," so there's no time for rest. Then winter is always busy with Holidays and travel and viruses...by the time spring comes I'm ready to have a seat! So anyway, I'm hoping to make the most of this precious couple of months, both in work and in my off-stage life. Here's to a beautiful season ahead for you as well! |
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Lisette Oropesa
Lyric coloratura soprano Lisette Oropesa is one of the most in-demand artists on the stages of the world, performing at leading opera houses including the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala, Wiener Staatsoper, and Opéra National de Paris.
