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UIA Artists Shine in the Met's Porgy and Bess
Brittany Renee as Bess, Metropolitan Opera | Photo: Richard Termine/Met Opera The Metropolitan Opera's production of Porgy and Bess opened Friday, December 2 to rave reviews, with critics especially noting the "superb" and "supremely versatile" cast, which includes tenor Errin Duane Brooks as Mingo, tenor Chauncey Packer as Robbins and Crabman, tenor Norman Shankle as Peter, soprano Adrienne Danrich as Lily, and soprano Brittany Renee in the title role of Bess. ( Porgy
Dec 9, 2025


Brittany Renee Featured in Classical Singer Magazine
Superstar soprano Brittany Renee was recently featured by Classical Singer Magazine in their "Artist Spotlight" series. The release coincided with the December 2 opening of Brittany's highest-profile role yet: Bess in The Metropolitan Opera's Porgy and Bess. The article, written by Jonathan Blalock, features Brittany's meteoric rise at the Metropolitan Opera, from supplementary chorus to leading lady. As a young singer in New York City studying and auditioning, Brittany’s
Dec 8, 2025


Renee, Cambridge, and Packer Shine in Washington National Opera's Porgy and Bess
Alyson Cambridge (Bess) and Chauncey Packer (Sportin' Life) in WNO's Porgy and Bess | Photo: Cory Weaver Washington National Opera closed...
Jun 8, 2025


Brittany Renee "Mesmerizing" in HGO Début
Brittany Renee as Musetta in HGO's La bohème Superstar Grammy-winning soprano Brittany Renee recently made her house début with Houston...
Feb 5, 2025


Brittany Renee brings her "luscious lyric soprano" to Metropolitan Opera's "Champion
"Brittany Renee once again shows off a luscious lyric soprano and magnetic presence that promises an exciting career ahead." – Parterre...
Apr 10, 2023


Brittany Renee wins Grammy for "Fire Shut Up in My Bones"
A huge congratulations to Brittany Renee and the entire cast of The Metropolitan Opera's "Fire Shut Up in My Bones", which won the...
Feb 13, 2023

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