Florida Weekly: Gulfshore Opera Brings the Classic "Porgy and Bess" to Punta Gorda

“…Joining Kevin Short in Gulfshore Opera’s jazz concert presentation are Kearstin Piper Brown and Kyaunnee Richardson, both of whom appeared in the Metropolitan Opera’s recent production (Dec. 14–Jan. 24), along with two additional distinguished artists…”

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To read and listen to the full article, > Gulfshore Opera brings the classic "Porgy and Bess" to Punta Gorda

The News Journal | 29 Fun Things to Do in New York This September

Classical Music

“…New York City Opera mounts a free, fully staged production of Georges Bizet’s opera “Carmen” in Bryant Park (Sept. 4-5). Enrico Castiglione directs Lisa Chavez as Carmen, Jeremy Brauner as Don Jose and Eva Dorofeeva in the role of Micaela, with Constantine Orbelian conducting…”

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To Read the full article,> The News Journal

OperaWire | Lisa Chavez Leads New York City Opera's "Carmen"

“The New York City Opera is set to return to Bryant Park in September…

…Lisa Chavez stars in the title role with Gustavo Feulien as Escamillo, Jeremy Brauner as Don Jose, and Eva Dorofeeva as Micaëla. The cast is rounded out by Henry Kim, Jake Russo, Kyaunnee Richardson, John Burke, Kristee Haney, and Tair Tazhi…”

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To read the full article, >Opera Wire | NYCO Carmen

New York Times | 29 Fun Things to Do in NYC in September 2025: Due Lipa, Street Parties and More

Classical Music:

“New York City Opera mounts a free, fully staged production of Bizet’s opera Carmen in Bryant Park (Sept 4-5). Enrico Castiglione directs Lisa Chavez as Carmen, Jeremy Brauner as Don Jose and Eva Dorofeeva in the role of Micaëla, with Constantine Orbelian conducting.”

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To read the article, >New York Times - Carmen

Announcement | 2025/26 Season

Another successful season of 2024/25 filled with debuts, exciting travels and lifelong friendships. Now Kyaunnee heads into her 2025/26 Season.

Starting off the season, Kyaunnee will be making her debut with the New York City Opera in the role of Frasquita in Bizet’s Carmen at Bryant Park. In 2026, she returns with Amelia Island Opera to sing the role of Lucy in Menotti’s The Telephone and Kahane’s Craiglistlieder in February. Then, she heads to Orlando to return with Opera Orlando for the Opera X: Dueling Divas Concert.

Photography by Lea Gallardo

BroadwayWorld | MidAmerica Productions to Present Tribute to Peter Tiboris at Carnegie Hall

“… The evening's program features Sir John Rutter CBE conducting his own Requiem, with soprano Juliet Ariadne Papadopoulos; Mozart's Vesperae de Dominica, led by Marios Papadopoulos and featuring soloists Kyaunnee Richardson (soprano), Jessica Ann Best (mezzo-soprano), John Riesen (tenor), and Edwin Jhamal Davis (bass); and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92, also conducted by Marios Papadopoulos…”

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To read the full article, > BroadwayWorld | Mid America Productions to Present Tribute to Peter Tiboris at CARNEGIE HALL

Musical America World Wide | Peter Tiboris in Memorial Day Concert at Carnegie Hall

“…MidAmerica Productions proudly presents a special tribute concert in memory of its founder, Peter Tiboris, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025, at 8:30 PM at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. The performance features the renowned Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor/Composer Sir John Rutter CBE, OPO Director Marios Papadopoulos and brings together esteemed conductors, soloists, and choruses from across the United States in a celebration of Tiboris’ legacy of artistic excellence and international collaboration…”

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To read the full article, > Musical America Worldwide | Memorial Day Concert at Carnegie Hall 2025

HERE CHARLESTON | Sunset Serenade Concert

“… Notable acts include soprano Kyaunnee Richardson and pianist Daniela Liebman. The event aims to foster community spirit and accessibility, showcasing the collaboration of youth and adult orchestras as they honor Charleston’s cultural significance…”

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To read the full article, > HERE CHARLESTON: Sunset Serenade Concert 2025

Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson and the Charleston Symphony at the U.S. Custom House in Charleston, South Carolina, 2025

Charleston City Paper | Piccolo Festival 2025

“…May 23. This year, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra will perform with multiple guest soloists including Kyaunnee Richardson, a celebrated opera singer. The program features works by George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more…”

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To read the full article, > Charleston City Paper - Piccolo Festival 2025

Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson and the Charleston Symphony at the U.S. Custom House in Charleston, South Carolina, 2025

Charleston City Paper | Charleston Symphony's Sunset Serenade

“… Gershwin’s opera “Porgy and Bess,” which has its 90th anniversary this year, takes place in Charleston and was written in nearby Folly Beach. Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson will perform the opera’s iconic song “Summertime,” while pianist Daniela Liebman will take on Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Both are guest soloists for Serenade, though they’ve performed in Charleston before…”

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To read the full article, > Charleston City Paper

Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson and the Charleston Symphony at the U.S. Custom House in Charleston, South Carolina, 2025

Announcement | Kyaunnee Richardson Debuts

Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson will be making three debuts. Her first debut will be with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra as the Soprano Soloist in the Sunset Serenade Concert and her Carnegie Hall debut as a Soprano Soloist in Mozart’s Vesperae solennes de Dominica KV. 321 presented by MidAmerica Productions in New York City in May 2025. Following that, she will be heading to Iowa to sing the role of Johanna in the Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and joins the Ensemble in Annie with the American Gothic Performing Arts Festival in June 2025.

Photography by Lea Gallardo, 2024