The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of Verdi’s “Macbeth.” The company announced that due to personal reasons Roman Burdenko will no longer be able to sing the title role. As a result, Craig Colclough will sing the title role making his Lyric Opera of Chicago debut. This is the second cast change {…}
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has reached a tentative agreement with the AGMA/Lyric Opera of Chicago Negotiating Committee. AGMA announced the news and noted that voting on whether or not the agreement will be ratified will take place on August 14, 2021. According to the press release, the negotiating committee fully endorsed the ratification of the agreement. AGMA Artists at {…}
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has updated the cast of Verdi’s “Macbeth.” Roma Burdenko will make his Chicago debut in the title role replacing Luca Salsi, who was originally announced. Burdenko is renowned at the Mariinsky Theatre, where he has starred in productions of “Il trovatore,” “La traviata,” “Un ballo in Maschera,” and “Simon Boccanegra.” He also performs regularly at {…}
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced that Ursulla McWhorter and Robert C. Goodwin will join Lyric Opera of Chicago as the new vice president of people and culture and vice president of Lyric Unlimited – Learning and Creative Engagement, respectively. McWhorter has been working with the Lyric Opera of Chicago since January 2021 as interim director of human resources {…}
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced the open registration for a free screening for their acclaimed production of “Twilight: Gods,” a new staging of Wagner’s “Gotterdammerung” by Yuval Sharon which took place at the Lakeside Parking Garage in April 2021. The cast included artists such as Christine Goerke as Brünnhilde, Catherine Martin as Waltraute, Sean Panikkar as Siegfried, Morris {…}
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced a filmed production of “Pagliacci.” The opera will premiere in August and will be the first time in more than a decade that the Lyric Opera. The work will be performed and filmed in the Lyric Opera House in a semi-staged production. Music Director Enrique Mazzola conducts an all-star conductor including Russell Thomas, {…}
On June 10, 2021, Lyric Opera of Chicago will present “The New Classics: Songs from the New Golden Age of Musical Theater,” a virtual cabaret concert featuring company and Broadway artists. Among the artists are Gavin Creel, Nikki Renee Daniels, Norm Lewis, Amanda Castro, Jenn Gambatese, Jo Lampert, and Heath Saunders. They will perform their selections remotely, with some portions {…}
Credit: Kyle Flubacker The phrase “next generation of opera lovers” gets tossed around quite a bit, often in the context of worry. “Where is the next generation?” “Will there be a next generation?” “How do we cultivate the next generation?” Well, here is some refreshing proof: Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Youth Opera Council (YOC), a group of about 20 high {…}
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced additional programs to it reimagined 2020-21 season. In a statement, Anthony Freud said “This year has been extremely challenging, both for Lyric and for arts institutions around the world, but we are continuing to embrace the opportunity to create art designed for virtual platforms. We are excited about our upcoming programs this season {…}
(Credit: Opera Australia official website) Celebrated Australian opera director Elijah Moshinsky has died at the age of 75. Moshinsky graduated from the University of Melbourne and made his operatic debut in 1975 at the Royal Opera House with a production of Britten’s opera “Peter Grimes.” The famed director went on to stage a number of highly successful productions at the {…}
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced that it is near the completion of a replacement and reconfiguration of the seating for its theater. The theater, which is 91-years-old, will have larger new seats throughout and a staggered configuration and widened aisles on the main floor. The changes are meant to improve sightlines, accessibility, and audience comfort. However, the new renovation {…}