ArtSmart’s 10th Anniversary Gala

Latonia Moore is one of today’s most thrilling and influential international sopranos, celebrated for her commanding voice, dramatic intensity, and fearless artistry. She has graced the stages of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera Covent Garden, Staatsoper Berlin, Arena di Verona, and Teatro Colón, captivating audiences across the globe.

A powerful advocate for inclusivity in the arts, Moore has been at the forefront of groundbreaking works that elevate untold African American stories. At the Metropolitan Opera, she made history opening the 2023 season as Sister Rose in Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking, and reprised her searing performance as Billie in Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones—the first opera by a Black composer ever presented at the Met, and a Grammy Award–winning recording. Her Met appearances also include Emelda Griffiths in the New York premiere of Blanchard’s Champion.

Equally renowned for her interpretations of iconic roles, Moore has received international acclaim for performances of Aida, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, Liù (Turandot), Mimì (La bohème), and Bess (Porgy and Bess), appearing with leading companies and orchestras worldwide. Her concert work is just as formidable, with highlights including performances with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, BBC Proms, and world premieres by composers such as Anthony Davis and George Walker.

Beyond the stage, Moore is deeply committed to mentorship and arts advocacy. In 2025, she was appointed Director of Engagement and Advocacy at ArtSmart, where she champions equitable access to music education and mentors the next generation of artists. A three-time Grammy Award winner, her honors also include the Maria Callas Debut Artist of the Year Award and a Richard Tucker Foundation grant. A native of Houston, Texas, Latonia Moore brings extraordinary artistry, passion, and purpose to every performance—making her a recital artist not to be missed.