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October 19, 2026

Lawrence Brownlee’s Don Ottavio at Lyric Opera of Chicago Receives Thunderous Applause and Acclaim

Chicago critics sing Brownlee's praises in Mozart’s Don Giovanni, running through November. Read the press highlights be

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September 23, 2026
Lawrence Brownlee Receives Two Nominations for 2026 International Opera Awards
The International Opera Awards have announced their 2026 nominees.
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January 18, 2026
Rave Reviews for Lawrence Brownlee in I Puritani
Lawrence Brownlee starred as Lord Arturo Talbot in the Met Opera's new production of Bellini's 'I Puritani'
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October 27, 2025
Lawrence Brownlee jumps into 'La sonnambula' at the Met Opera
Lawrence Brownlee stepped into the new production to sing Elvino with just over a day's notice.
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October 10, 2025
Lawrence Brownlee and Erin Morley release duets album Golden Age on PENTATONE
This new release celebrates the world of 19th-century opera and the timeless beauty of the golden age of bel canto.
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August 7, 2025
Lawrence Brownlee and Erin Morley announce new record Golden Age on PENTATONE
The album, releasing October 10, celebrates 19th-century opera and the golden age of bel canto
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May 21, 2025
Lawrence Brownlee triumphs as Count Almaviva at the Metropolitan Opera
Brownlee received high praise for his performance as Count Almaviva at the Metropolitan Opera
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February 19, 2025
Lawrence Brownlee announces 2025-2026 Metropolitan Opera performances
Lawrence Brownlee will perform in a new Met production of 'I Puritani' and in 'La Fille du Régiment'
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December 23, 2024
Lawrence Brownlee has been awarded the title Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Brownlee has been awarded the rank of Knight of The Order of Arts and Letters by the Cultural Counselor of France.
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October 28, 2024
Larry Featured on Cover of Opera Magazine for Boston Lyric Opera's "Mitridate" Performances
The December 2024 cover of Opera with Opera News featured Lawrence Brownlee and Angela in "Mitridate."
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October 4, 2024
Lawrence Brownlee on Donizetti Songs, Vol. 1
Volume 1 features songs for tenor performed by Lawrence Brownlee and pianist Carlo Rizzi.
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December 21, 2023
Lawrence Brownlee's "Rising" Featured in New York Times' "Best Classical Music Albums of 2023"
Brownlee's "Rising", with pianist Kevin J. Miller, named one of the New York Times' Best Classical Music Albums of 2024.
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December 1, 2023
Lawrence Brownlee featured on New Spotify Single Celebrating Maria Callas' 100th Birthday, out Today through Spotify Singles & Warner Classics
For Maria Callas’ 100th birthday on December 2, Spotify releases a single featuring Lawrence Brownlee
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November 10, 2023
2024 GRAMMY Nomination for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album for "Rising"
Lawrence Brownlee's latest Warner/Erato release "Rising", with piano from Kevin J. Miller, nominated for 66th GRAMMYs.
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October 24, 2023
Lawrence Brownlee Announces 2023-24 Season
Including a new tour of Brownlee's Rising Recital, performances with Lyric Opera of Chicago, La Scala and more!
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June 2, 2023
Lawrence Brownlee's "Rising" Out Today on Warner Classics/Erato
The album features six leading African-American composers who have set poetry from the Harlem Renaissance to song.
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May 30, 2023
IN Series Honors Lawrence Brownlee at Denyce Graves Awards Gala
Lawrence Brownlee is honored as the first recipient of the Denyce Graves Award.
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March 2, 2023
Lawrence Brownlee announces Rising, a new commissioning project
With six of today’s leading African-American composers, Rising sets poetry from the Harlem Renaissance to song.
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September 20, 2022
Lawrence Brownlee announces his 2022-23 season
Lawrence Brownlee announces his 2022-23 season, including the premiere and tour of a new song cycle, Rising.
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April 20, 2022
Lawrence Brownlee Discusses His Opera Roots, Diversity within Classical, and His “Song Of my Youth” Program with Broadway World!
Lawrence Brownlee joins BWW to talk about his Opera roots, commitment to promoting diversity, and upcoming programming.
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February 23, 2022
Lawrence Brownlee is Tamino in new production of "Die Zauberflöte" at The Met
Lawrence Brownlee is slated to return to the Metropolitan Opera's 2022-2023 season as Tamino!
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October 11, 2021
Lawrence Brownlee announces his 2021-22 season
Lawrence Brownlee announces his 2021-22 season, including a role debut.
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October 8, 2021
Amici e Rivali, For Your Consideration
The Warner/Erato album with Michael Spyres has been critically-acclaimed as one of the years's best vocal releases.
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August 2, 2021
Lawrence Brownlee featured on new recording of Bellini's I Puritani
The album is set to release August 20, 2021, and is available for pre-order.
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April 18, 2021
Lawrence Brownlee Receives 2021 Opera News Award
Brownlee presented with an Opera News Award in a virtual gala alongside mezzo-sopranos Janet Baker and Cecilia Bartoli
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March 16, 2021
Lawrence Brownlee to Join Juilliard as Distinguished Visiting Faculty
Brownlee will join Juilliard’s Ellen and James S. Marcus Institute for Vocal Arts as distinguished visiting faculty.
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February 15, 2021
Larry Brownlee announces new series 'The Sitdown with LB: Inside the Industry'
Brownlee returns with a new installment of his acclaimed Facebook Live series 'The Sitdown with LB: Inside the Industry'
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November 13, 2020
Lawrence Brownlee and Michael Spyres Amici e Rivali Out Today on Erato
Two of today's most brilliant tenors celebrate the trailblazing star singers of Rossini's time
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November 6, 2020
Lawrence Brownlee on the December cover of Opera News
Tenor Lawrence Brownlee is an eloquent voice for racial equity and inclusion in classical music
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August 25, 2020
Lawrence Brownlee to release new album, Amici e Rivali, with Michael Spyres through Erato on November 13, 2020
The tenors celebrate the music of Rossini's time with a program of arias, duets, and trios from the composer's operas.
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July 29, 2020
Larry to star in Opera Philadelphia's groundbreaking 2020-21 Season
Featuring two streamed concerts: "LB & Friends in Philadelphia" and the broadcast premiere of "Cycles of My Being"
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July 1, 2020
Lawrence Brownlee on the cover of Opera Magazine
Lawrence Brownlee sits down with Roger Pines of Opera Magazine to discuss his affinity to for Rossini
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May 20, 2020
Lawrence Brownlee announces upcoming Facebook live series, ’The Sitdown with LB’
Lawrence Brownlee will be hosting a new Facebook live series titled, ‘The Sitdown with LB’.
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February 18, 2020
Lawrence Brownlee Performs Solo Recital Tour with pianist, Myra Huang
Lawrence Brownlee performs a solo recital tour with pianist, Myrah Huang.
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January 17, 2020
LIVESTREAM: 'Giving Voice' from Houston Grand Opera
Watch a livestream Larry's concert 'Giving Voice', at the Houston Grand Opera, Sunday Jan 19 at 6PM ET
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September 17, 2019
Lawrence Announces 2019-20 Season
Highlights include returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago, a role debut as Fernand in La Favorite, and more
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April 11, 2019
Lawrence Brownlee Performs 'Cycles of My Being' in Washington D.C. on April 11
On Thursday, April 11, tenor Lawrence Brownlee appears in recital with Vocal Arts DC at the Kennedy Center.
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February 27, 2019
Lawrence Brownlee Performs Duo Recital with Eric Owens
Lawrence Brownlee joins bass-baritone Eric Owens on a duo recital tour across the United States
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August 24, 2018
Lawrence Announces His 2018-19 Season
In the 2018-19 season, Brownlee continues his presence in the major opera houses of the US and Europe.
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March 30, 2018
Lawrence Brownlee Speaks to NPR'S 'All Things Considered' About 'Cycles Of My Being'
Brownlee enlisted the help of two other prominent African-American artists, composer Tyshawn Sorey & poet Terrance Hayes
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February 26, 2018
Spring 2018 Recital Tour Dates
Larry will have a recital tour this spring that includes San Francisco, Boston, Princeton, and more
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February 20, 2018
Lawrence Brownlee Speaks to the New York Times about 'Cycles Of My Being'
An Opera Star’s Song Cycle Conjures a Black Man’s Life in America
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January 11, 2018
Lawrence Brownlee Announces "LB's Mini Masterclass" Video Series
Brownlee's new video series delves into the techniques, exercises, and advice that have helped him over the years.
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January 10, 2018
Lawrence Brownlee Featured in The Guardian
Black voices matter: Lawrence Brownlee on driving change in opera
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December 4, 2017
Lawrence Brownlee will Premiere New Song Cycle Entitled "Cycles of My Being"
Brownlee will premiere "Cycles of My Being," composed by Tyshawn Sorey with lyrics by Terrance Hayes.
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September 13, 2017
Lawrence Announces His 2017-2018 Season
Including performances at Gran Teatre del Liceu Barcelona, Royal Opera House London, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and more
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June 22, 2017
Yardbird Triumphs in London
Brownlee received rave reviews for his performance in YARDBIRD, appearing on all major TV, radio and newspaper outlets
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June 6, 2017
Charlie Parker: Yardbird to Premiere in London on June 9
Hackney Empire and English National Opera present the European Premiere of Charlie Parker's Yardbird
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