The soprano debuted the title role in Susannah at Lyric Opera of Chicago. She returned to perform and record an all-Puccini recital.
Charged with emotion, the soprano gave a glimpse of her upcoming album, “The Fiddle and the Drum,” at Zellerbach Hall last Sunday.
The 2026-2027 season, announced on April 28, includes birthday celebrations for Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and John Adams.
The outgoing music director gave a strong performance at the black-tie gala held in his honor.
