AT A GLANCE

Roy Hage made his LA Opera debut this season as Sami in Mary Kouyoumdjian’s Adoration, in a career shaped by resilience, artistry, and a deep love of storytelling. Growing up in war-torn Beirut, he sang along with opera recordings to drown out the sound of bombs before moving alone to the U.S. at 16, unwavering in his commitment to a life in music. Today, the multi-GRAMMY®-nominated tenor is acclaimed for his “uncommonly beautiful voice” (Musical America) and “haunting” performances (Theater Scene), with critics declaring, “This is why we attend the opera.”

He will return to LA Opera in November to perform Volmar in the world premiere of Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Hildegard, produced by Beth Morrison Projects. A champion of new works, Roy has collaborated with numerous Pulitzer Prize and GRAMMY®-winning composers while also excelling in more than 40 major roles, including The Tales of Hoffmann, Roméo et Juliette, Pelléas et Mélisande, Candide, The Rake’s Progress, La clemenza di Tito, and Manon.

His career has taken him from sold-out one-man shows at Stanford Live to a triumphant return to the Middle East, where he appeared on MTV, singing “Nessun Dorma,” and was honored as a guest performer at the Lebanese American University’s Centennial—a prestigious event attended by the Lebanese head of state and government officials. Roy brings an artist’s vision and a steadfast commitment to shaping the future of opera.