Teatro Colón Opera Soloists Make Their Lima Debut on November 10, 2026
Soloists from the opera of Buenos Aires’ legendary Teatro Colón will perform in Lima for the first time on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 8 p.m. at the Gran Teatro Nacional — soprano Laura Rizzo, baritone Omar Carrión and tenor Fermín Prieto.
Two of South America’s great opera houses meet on one stage: for the first time, soloists from Buenos Aires’ Teatro Colón will sing in Lima, at the Gran Teatro Nacional on November 10.
Key Facts
- The event. ‘Grandes Solistas de la Ópera del Teatro Colón’ — first Lima performance by soloists of the Buenos Aires opera house.
- Date and time. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 8 p.m.
- Venue. Gran Teatro Nacional, Lima (Peru’s Ministry of Culture).
- The singers. Soprano Laura Rizzo, baritone Omar Carrión, tenor Fermín Prieto.
- Context. A rare visit by artists of one of the world’s great opera houses — the Teatro Colón opened in 1908 and is famed for its acoustics.
A First for Lima
The Gran Teatro Nacional’s program lists ‘Grandes Solistas de la Ópera del Teatro Colón’ for Tuesday, November 10, at 8 p.m. — the first time soloists from the Buenos Aires institution’s opera perform in the Peruvian capital, as highlighted by El Comercio.
The evening brings soprano Laura Rizzo, baritone Omar Carrión and tenor Fermín Prieto to one of the most modern stages in South America.
Why the Teatro Colón Matters
Opened in 1908, the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires is consistently ranked among the world’s finest opera houses, celebrated for near-perfect acoustics that have drawn everyone from Caruso to Maria Callas.
Its Institute of Advanced Art Studies trains the singers who carry the house’s tradition — the soloists coming to Lima belong to that lineage.
The Gran Teatro Nacional
Lima’s Gran Teatro Nacional, inaugurated in 2011 beside the National Museum, is Peru’s flagship stage for opera, symphonic music and ballet, programmed by the Ministry of Culture.
Hosting the Colón’s soloists continues its run of international classical programming — and gives Lima audiences a taste of Buenos Aires opera without the flight.
What to Expect
Programs by opera-house soloist ensembles typically tour the great pages of the repertoire — from Italian bel canto to Argentine opera — in a gala format of arias and ensembles.
For exact program and ticketing, watch the Gran Teatro Nacional’s official site and its social channels; major classical evenings there tend to sell steadily once announced.
For Culture Travelers
A November evening at the Gran Teatro Nacional pairs well with Lima’s spring: the theater sits in San Borja, a short ride from Miraflores and the city’s restaurant districts.
Opera in Lima is enjoying a sustained revival, with the Gran Teatro Nacional and the Teatro Municipal sharing a growing audience — this debut adds an international accent to the season.
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Sources
Gran Teatro Nacional — Grandes Solistas de la Ópera del Teatro Colón · El Comercio Perú — Solistas del Teatro Colón en Lima
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Teatro Colón soloists perform in Lima?
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 8 p.m. at the Gran Teatro Nacional in Lima.
Who are the singers coming from the Teatro Colón?
Soprano Laura Rizzo, baritone Omar Carrión and tenor Fermín Prieto, soloists of the opera of Buenos Aires’ Teatro Colón.
Is this the first Teatro Colón performance in Lima?
Yes — it is the first time soloists of the Teatro Colón’s opera perform in the Peruvian capital.
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Sources: Gran Teatro Nacional (Ministerio de Cultura del Perú); El Comercio.
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