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Sabrina Langlois, former student, places in the Laffont Competition

In a remarkable accomplishment, Haitian-American soprano Sabrina Langlois, a graduate of The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, clinched the third prize in the prestigious 2025 Metropolitan Opera's Laffont Competition, headquartered in New York City.

Sabrina Langlois, a former student, clinches a spot in the Laffont Competition.
Sabrina Langlois, a former student, clinches a spot in the Laffont Competition.

Sabrina Langlois, former student, places in the Laffont Competition

Sabrina Langlois, a talented Haitian-American soprano, has made a name for herself in the world of opera following her graduation from The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music in 2023. Since then, she has been gracing stages across the United States with her captivating performances.

In 2025, Langlois won the 3rd prize in the Western Regional Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, a significant achievement that marked her as a rising star in the opera community. Prior to this, she had already made impressive strides, premiering the role of Dr. Veronica Vera in Richard Danielpour's The Grand Hotel Tartarus with Opera UCLA and performing as Penelope in Kay Rhie's Quake, also with Opera UCLA.

Langlois' repertoire extends beyond these roles, with performances as Anne Trulove in The Rake's Progress and Adina in L'elisir d'amore to her credit. She has also collaborated with Opera Saratoga in New York and the Ravinia Festival in the Chicago metropolitan region for two consecutive summers.

Notably, Langlois was the soprano soloist in the premiere of Rhiannon Giddens' chamber opera, "Omar's Journey" at the 2023 Ojai Music Festival. As a UCLA All Stars Competition winner, she also had the opportunity to sing Samuel Barber's "Knoxville: Summer of 1915" with the UCLA Philharmonia.

Currently, there is no information available regarding any upcoming performances or new projects for Langlois. For the most up-to-date information, it is recommended to check the official Met Opera or Western Regional Competition websites, or Langlois' personal or agency pages for announcements.

In addition to her opera career, Langlois regularly performs with the Los Angeles Opera Chorus, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to her craft. With her exceptional talent and dedication, Sabrina Langlois is undoubtedly a soprano to watch in the future.

In the pursuit of lifelong learning and self-development, Sabrina Langlois has used her free summer seasons to collaborate with Opera Saratoga in New York and the Ravinia Festival in the Chicago metropolitan region, expanding her repertoire beyond opera roles. Aligning her passion for music with her commitment to education, Langlois was the soprano soloist in the chamber opera, "Omar's Journey," and also won the UCLA All Stars Competition, presenting Samuel Barber's "Knoxville: Summer of 1915" with the UCLA Philharmonia, showcasing her versatility in entertainment, blending opera with other music genres.

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