Watch & Listen | Mezzo-Soprano Elizabeth DeShong

“Sein wir wieder gut”

Greene Space on September 17, 2019

Recorded at The Greene Space on September 17, 2019 as part of WQXR’s Fall Season Preview. Bradley Moore, piano.

“Ah! quel giorno ognor rammento”

Semiramide at the Metropolitan Opera.

Elizabeth DeShong sings an excerpt from Arsace’s Act I aria in the final dress rehearsal. Production: John Copley. Conductor: Maurizio Benini. 2017–18 season.

The Barber of Seville

LA Opera 2014/15 Season

Dashing Count Almaviva has lost his heart to the spunky Rosina, whose doddering guardian is determined to marry her himself. It’s Figaro to the rescue, as the resourceful barber conjures up wacky schemes and strategies to unite the young lovers.

"But who may abide the day of his coming!"

Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis; Orchestra: Toronto Symphony Orchestra; Mezzo Soprano Vocals: Elizabeth DeShong; Composer: George Frideric Handel

Messiah, HWV 56: No. 6, Air "'But who may abide the day of his coming!" (Mezzo-soprano) · Sir Andrew Davis · Toronto Symphony Orchestra · Elizabeth DeShong

“Ah! quel giorno ognor rammento”

Production: John Copley. Conductor: Maurizio Benini

Elizabeth DeShong sings an excerpt from Arsace’s Act I aria in the final dress rehearsal. Production: John Copley. Conductor: Maurizio Benini. 2017–18 season.

Non temer d'un basso affetto

Toronto 7.5.2016 - Harry Bicket

Elizabeth DeShong - Non temer d'un basso affetto - Maometto secondo - 2016

96.3FM Interview 9-23-14

96.3FM Interview

Elizabeth DeShong chats with Classical 96.3FM hosts about Madama Butterfly at Canadian Opera Company.

Oh, dischiuso è il firmamento!

Act 4: Oh, dischiuso è il firmamento! (Fenena, Chorus, Nabucco)

Act 4: Oh, dischiuso è il firmamento! (Fenena, Chorus, Nabucco) · Lyric Opera of Chicago · Carlo Rizzi · Elizabeth DeShong · Lyric Opera of Chicago Chorus · Željko Lučić · Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra · Giuseppe Verdi · Temistocle Solera

"Povera Butterfly... Io so che alle sue pene"

Madama Butterfly, Act III Trio - "Povera Butterfly... Io so che alle sue pene"

The Act 3 trio of Suzuki, Pinkerton and Sharpless from Puccini's Madama Butterfly, a Japanese tragedy in three acts, from The Royal Opera's 2017 production. Sung in Italian with optional English and Italian subtitles.

Hansel & Gretel

Becoming Hansel: Elizabeth DeShong / Hansel & Gretel

Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong, who sings the role of Hansel in Lyric's acclaimed production of HANSEL & GRETEL, donates her locks to "Children with Hair Loss," a non-profit that produces hair replacements for children up to age 21 at no cost to them or their family

Highlights from Rossini's MAOMETTO II

(Washington Concert Opera, November 2021)

Washington Concert Opera (Washington, DC) presented Gioachino Rossini's MAOMETTO II in concert on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Lisner Auditorium on the campus of The George Washington University.

Madama Butterfly: “Scuoti quella fronda di ciliegio” - DeShong/Kurzak

Aleksandra Kurzak and Elizabeth DeShong sing an excerpt from Cio-Cio-San and Suzuki’s Act II duet in the final dress rehearsal. Production: Anthony Minghella. Conductor: Xian Zhang. 2023–24 season.

G.MEYERBEER: Le Prophète (Fidès' arias) DeShong LIVE

PRODUCTION TITLE:Le Prophète - Festival d'Aix-en-Provence (2023) CREATION DATE:15/07/2023 WORK - COMPOSER: Le Prophète - Giacomo Meyerbeer OPERA HOUSE: Grand Théâtre de Provence

“HENCE, IRIS, HENCE AWAY”

FROM HANDEL’S SEMELE

Recorded at The Greene Space on September 17, 2019 as part of WQXR’s Fall Season Preview.

Act 2: Mira, o Norma (Adalgisa, Norma)

Music Publisher: Ricordi Composer: Vincenzo Bellini Lyricist: Felice Romani

Act 2: Mira, o Norma (Adalgisa, Norma) · Lyric Opera of Chicago · Riccardo Frizza · Elizabeth DeShong · Sondra Radvanovsky · Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra · Vincenzo Bellini · Felice Romani