Soprano (lyric)
An American soprano of Mexican heritage whose pure, honeyed voice and passionate interpretations have established her as a leading interpreter of the Italian and French lyric repertoire across the world's most prestigious opera houses.
Defining moments and milestones
Ailyn Pérez rose from rigorous training at Indiana University and the Academy of Vocal Arts to international prominence following her 2006 tour with Andrea Bocelli and her acclaimed 2008 Salzburg Festival debut as Juliette. Her breakthrough solidified into a distinguished international career spanning the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Royal Opera House, and Vienna State Opera, where she has become the definitive interpreter of the Italian and French lyric soprano repertoire. In 2012, she made history as the first Hispanic recipient of the Richard Tucker Award, cementing her status as both an artistic leader and a transformative figure in contemporary opera.
Richard Tucker Award (2012), becoming the first Hispanic recipient in the award's history
Indiana University School of Music (BM); Academy of Vocal Arts, Philadelphia (Graduate Diploma, 2006)
Recordings featuring Ailyn Pérez in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.