Lawrence Brownlee, tenor and Myra Huang, piano

One of the most in-demand singers, American-born Lawrence Brownlee captivates audiences and critics around the world. His voice, praised by NPR as “an instrument of great beauty and expression,” has brought him to the top of vocal world, ushering in “a new golden age in high male voices.” (The New York Times).

“One of the world’s leading bel canto tenors.” Associated Press

Myra Huang, piano

Grammy-nominated pianist Myra Huang performs in recitals and chamber music concerts around the world.  Highly sought after for her interpretation of lieder and art song, she regularly performs with acclaimed opera singers at venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Wigmore Hall (U.K.), The Herbst Theatre, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, The Boston Celebrity Series, The Cleveland Art Song Festival, The Washington Performing Arts Society, The Library of Congress, and Spivey Hall. This season, she tours with Lawrence Brownlee, presenting Cycles of My Being by Tyshawn Sorey in concert throughout the U.S.  She also appears with singers Nicholas Phan, Susanna Phillips, Eric Owens, and more.

Huang has served on the music staffs of the Washington National Opera, Houston Grand Opera, New York City Opera, and The Palau De Les Arts in Valencia, Spain.  She worked closely with director Lorin Maazel and Zubin Mehta as an assistant conductor at the Palau De Les Arts.  From 2011-2013, she served as the Head of Music Staff at New York City Opera.  She is a staff pianist for the Operalia competition, directed by Placido Domingo, performing at opera houses around the world such as Teatro alla Scala (Milan), The Royal Opera House (U.K.), The National Centre for the Performing Arts (Beijing), and Teatro Real in Madrid.  Last season, she joined the staff of the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, and regularly joins the staff of young artist programs to train young opera singers and pianists. 

Education Opportunities:

FREE pre-concert lecture led by Theresa Koon on April 4 at 6:30 pm in Lincoln Hall Room 225
Vocal Appreciation Class: What’s in a Song?  Learn more »
Master Class with Lawrence Brownlee   Learn more »

Articles about Cycles of My Being:

Black voices matter: Lawrence Brownlee on driving change in opera (The Guardian)  Read »
Lyric Unlimited Presents Cycles of My Being Starring Lawrence Brownlee (Broadway World)  Read »