Interview - Música Clásica

Lisette Oropesa: “Opera moves us because we see human beings giving their very best”

The interview is in Spanish. The quotes below are our English translations.

Música Clásica (Buenos Aires) spoke with Lisette about approaching bel canto like an endurance athlete, the discipline of complete vocal rest, and why the fragility of a live performance is still irreplaceable. Thank you to David Lifschitz for the interview.

“Opera moves us precisely because we see human beings giving their very best at the limit of their abilities; the audience is not looking for the synthetic perfection of a recording, but for truth on stage.”

On running a marathon in Pittsburgh the morning after singing a performance:

“Reaching perfection is impossible, so I simply do everything I can to manage my time. That weekend in Pittsburgh was such a fun event, and I will never forget it!”

The full interview also covers her early training as a flutist, the historic La traviata encore at the Teatro Real, her vegan diet, the philosophy of yoga, and her view of artificial intelligence. Read the full interview in Spanish at Música Clásica →