Live at the Met

On September 14th, 2023, Lise Davidsen became one of the youngest-ever singers invited to give a solo recital at the MET, a house with which she has a very special relationship.

With pianist James Baillieu, Lise performed a programme including highlights from her Met roles, as well as a variety of song literature, plus some lighter pieces from the world of operetta and musical theater.

Gramophone Magazine, June 2026
“She scales back her voice in all the right places…And when she doesn’t scale back? The full-voiced climax to ‘Zueignung’ gives a ringing emphasis to the song’s profound gratitude.

The Guardian, March 2026
“Davidsen’s soprano sounds fresh, gleaming and direct, her top-most notes silvery. She knows how to ensure nothing gets overblown – and how to get so close to the edge that the effect is thrilling, especially in her four Strauss songs. In Schubert, she fills out long lines into phrases full of sincere expression; four Sibelius songs unleash a passionate way with the text.”
5 out of 5 stars

The Times, March 2026
“you have to bow down before the splendour and absurdity of it all. And nothing can dent the eloquence of Davidsen’s four Sibelius songs (mostly darkly dramatic) or the tender thrill of her Vissi d’arte from Tosca, or — well, there is so much to choose from. Just come prepared for decibels and extreme heat.”