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Lisette Oropesa, lyric coloratura soprano, is among the most in-demand artists on the world’s leading opera stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala, Wiener Staatsoper, and Royal Opera House. Known for her seamless legato, solid technique, and impressive linguistic skills, Lisette excels in a diverse repertoire spanning bel canto, Mozart, Händel, and French composers. In 2024, she was named Singer of the Year by the International Opera Awards. Her acclaimed portrayals of Violetta in La Traviata have captivated audiences at venues such as the Met, Covent Garden, Teatro Real, and Wiener Staatsoper. Other standout roles include Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor at Teatro Real, Royal Opera House, La Scala, and the Salzburger Festspiele, as well as Gilda in Rigoletto and Konstanze in Die Entführung aus dem Serail. In the 2024/25 season, Lisette will perform La Traviata at the Wiener Staatsoper, Hamlet at the Salzburger Festspiele, Manon in Valencia, and she will debut the title role in Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda in Madrid and debut Marguerite in Faust at Covent Garden. Additional engagements include I Puritani in Paris, Alcina in Versailles, and I Masnadieri at the Bayerische Staatsoper, along with recitals and concerts in cities such as New York, Geneva, and Napoli. A prolific concert and recital artist, Lisette has performed globally, from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro. Her acclaimed recordings include an award-winning album of French bel canto arias, an album of Mozart Concert Arias, titled Ombra Compagna, and a studio recording of La Traviata. She has also released live recital albums Within/Without and Aux filles du désert. Upcoming releases include Lucia di Lammermoor, I Puritani, and a Zarzuela compilation, Mis amores son las flores.
