Isabel Leonard

Jordan Donica to Join Isabel Leonard for Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2025

Isabel Leonard has had a career that has brought her to leading opera houses and concert halls around the world. This season, she will return to her native New York, where she curates a four-concert Perspectives series at Carnegie Hall.

CARMEN to Return to the Metropolitan Opera in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025

Carrie Cracknell’s production of Carmen will return to the Met for 13 performances beginning in October. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!

Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen Named The Met's 2025 Beverly Sills Artist Award Winner
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2025

The Metropolitan Opera has named soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen the winner of the 2025 Beverly Sills Artist Award. The annual $50,000 award recognizes extraordinarily gifted singers with rising Met careers.

Ben Jones to Return to Feinstein's With TEMPTATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025

Ben Jones will return to the Feinstein's stage with a joyful presentation of the best music of the 20th and 21st centuries. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Baritone Will Liverman Sets New Album 'The Dunbar/Moore Sessions Vol. II'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2025

On Friday, June 27, 2025, GRAMMY® Award-winning baritone Will Liverman will release the second volume of The Dunbar/Moore Sessions. Listen to the first single now!

Aspen Music Festival's Summer Lineup Includes Patti LuPone Concert, World Premiere, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2025

This summer, vocal music takes center stage at the Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS). The 2025 festival will present the staged world premiere of Siddhartha, She, a recital from Patti LuPone, and more.

Feinstein's Unveils Spring Lineup Featuring Ben Jones and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

This spring, Feinstein’s inside The Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, is bringing some amazing musical talent to their stage. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

Aspen Music Festival & School Announces 2025 Season: Concerning the Spiritual in Art
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025

The Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) will celebrate 76 years of performance and mentorship this summer with almost 200 public events.

The Metropolitan Opera Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring Met Premieres and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

The Metropolitan Opera has revealed its 2025–26 season, the company’s 142nd year, featuring six new productions—three of which are Met premieres—and 12 revivals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents Isabel Leonard & Pablo Sáinz-Villegas In Recital
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

State Theatre New Jersey will present Isabel Leonard & Pablo Sáinz-Villegas In Recital on Sunday, March 2 at 3pm. Tickets range from $39-$79.

Patti LuPone, Shoshana Bean and More to be Featured in Carnegie Hall 2025â€"2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Carnegie Hall has revealed programming for its 2025–2026 season, including more than 170 concerts and Broadway stars like Shoshana Bean, Heather Headley, Cheyene Jackson, Mandy Gonzalez, Patti LuPone, Megan Hilty & More. See the full lineup here, including dates and how to get tickets.

Ben Jones and Laurence Hobgood Come to Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present acclaimed vocalist Ben Jones and Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer and arranger Laurence Hobgood on Monday, December 9 at 7:00 PM. 

Houston Grand Opera to Open Rossini's CINDERELLA in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

On Oct. 25, 2024, Houston Grand Opera will open Cinderella, Rossini’s delightful comedy, in a popular production from director Joan Font, founder of Barcelona-based street-theater troupe Comediants.

Interview: Tony Yazbeck Brings His Tapping Feet & Warm Vocals to ALL GERSHWIN at The Hollywood Bowl
by Gil Kaan - Jul 2, 2024

The first all-Gershwin concert in history Cuban Overture will be re-created July 11, 2024 at the Hollywood Bowl as All-Gershwin.  Former LA Phil Associate Conductor Lionel Bringuier reprises the night with Gershwin’s iconic classical, jazz, and Caribbean rhythms, while celebrating Rhapsody in Blue’s 100th anniversary, The evening will feature the Los Angeles Philharmonic, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet,   and vocalists Isabel Leonard and Tony Yazbeck. Tony graciously took time to answer a few of my queries.

Soprano Leah Hawkins Named The Met's 2024 Beverly Sills Artist Award Winner
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Soprano Leah Hawkins has been honored with the Met’s 2024 Beverly Sills Artist Award, recognizing her exceptional talent and contributions to the opera world.

Palm Beach Opera Announces New General Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024

Palm Beach Opera welcomes James Barbato as its new General Director. Barbato, an OPERA America Leadership