The US soprano has withdrawn from the Royal Opera’s production of Faust, which does not open until late May.
Covent Garden says: ‘Lisette Oropesa has withdrawn from all performances of Faust due to personal reasons.’
That’s helpful.
The new Marguerite is to be debutante Carolina López Moreno.
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