Lisette Oropesa

Lisette Oropesa, lyric coloratura soprano, is one of the most in-demand artists on the stages of the world, performing at the world's leading opera houses. These include the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala, the Wiener Staatsoper, the Bayerische Staatsoper, the Opéra National de Paris, and the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Known for her seamless legato, solid technique, and impressive language skills, Lisette interprets a broad repertoire spanning bel canto, Mozart,
Händel, and French composers.

Recent triumphs include Elvira in I Puritani at the Met, the Opéra National de Paris, and Covent Garden, and the title role in Maria Stuarda at the Teatro Real and the Salzburger Festspiele. In 2026 she made two role debuts: Norma, in concert at the Savonlinna Opera Festival, and Liù in Turandot at the Arena di Verona. Lisette was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Cuban parents, and played the flute for 12 years before she began her studies in vocal performance at Louisiana State University.

After winning the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, she entered the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program and moved to New York City, graduating from the program in 2008. She sang her first major role, Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro, at the Met at age 22, and has sung there in over 140 performances since. Lisette is also a devoted runner who has completed six marathons and is an advocate for health and fitness.