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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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