Opera Lafayette

10/12/2026

For your GRAMMY® voting consideration:

EDMOND DÉDÉ: Morgiane, ou Le Sultan d’Ispahan (1887)
BEST OPERA RECORDING

🎧 Learn more and listen: https://operalafayette.org/fyc-morgiane/

Morgiane is the earliest extant opera by a Black American composer. This historic performance represents its long-delayed World Premiere both on stage and on recording.

Performed by OperaCréole + Opera Lafayette, featuring Elizabeth Williams, Kenneth Kellogg, Bass, Nicole Cabell, Joshua Conyers Baritone, Chauncey Packer, and Jonathan Woody, Bass-Baritone.

Conducted by Patrick Dupre Quigley
Artistic Direction: Givonna Joseph
Producer: James K. Bass
Recording: Antonino d’Urzo
Mastering: John Polito

Released on the Dalos Production label, Outhere Music

In January of 2026, OperaCréole and Opera Lafayette partnered with Delos to release the world premiere recording of the earliest complete opera by a Black American.

09/23/2026

A glimpse into Opera Lafayette’s history, and a hint of what’s to come.

In October 2014, during our 20th anniversary season, Opera Lafayette presented the first modern staged performance of Rameau’s Les Fêtes de l'Hymen et de l'Amour. Led by Artistic Director Ryan Brown, the production brought together an international cast of singers, the Opera Lafayette Orchestra, and three dance companies for an extraordinary revival of Rameau’s music.

This season, we return to Rameau with another rediscovery: the fully staged modern world premiere of Les Surprises de l’Amour, restoring the collaboration of Madame de Pompadour and Rameau to the stage for the first time since 1748.

Then and now, Rameau continues to surprise.

08/19/2026

It’s World Photography Day! Reminiscing about some of our favorite operas through the best of our production photos 🎶 What’s your favorite Opera Lafayette production?

 

07/22/2026

Introducing our 2026-27 season, CRAZY IN LOVE! Revel in beauty, wit, and unapologetic charisma. Subscriptions on sale now. Learn more at https://operalafayette.org/season-2627/

05/15/2026

Thank you for an amazing conference week and special thanks to for hosting! Our team had a great week of networking, seeing shows, and discussing the future of opera with colleagues and friends.

05/02/2026

What a beautiful opening night in Washington, DC at the historic Sixth & I synagogue! New York City, you still have a chance to catch New Woman feat. Lauren Snouffer tomorrow night at Kaufman Music Center’s Merkin Hall! Tickets at the link in bio.

04/30/2026

🎶 New Woman opens TONIGHT! Limited tickets are available to tonight’s performance at Sixth & I in DC and Saturday’s performance in New York City at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center! Get yours now at the link in bio 🎶

04/28/2026

Rehearsing music by Marianna Martines, Maria Antonia Walpurgis, Gluck, and J. C. Bach for “New Woman” — Thu, April 30 at Sixth & I in DC, and Sat, May 2 at Merkin Hall in NYC. Catch an interview with Artistic Director Patrick Quigley on WETA’s VivaLaVoce today at 7:13 PM!

Tickets for DC and NYC via the link in our bio.

04/27/2026

New Woman feat. GRAMMY-nominated soprano Lauren Snouffer! April 30 in DC and May 2 in NYC. Link for tickets in bio

04/14/2026

Join us tomorrow, April 15, at 7:00pm for a virtual discussion with Patrick Quigley and American Couturier Ralph Rucci, our stylist for Lauren Snouffer in New Woman, about the music, history, and fashion behind our upcoming performance. Registration is free! Secure your spot: https://oplaf.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/instances/a0FUu000008phXlMAI