Opera America Announces Major Grants To Support Operas by Houston Grand Opera, Dallas Opera Lyric Opera of Chicago & Others

Opera America has announced that it has awarded $220,000 to develop new American operas with seven different companies. The recipients of the grants include The American Opera Project and Seagle Music Colony, Beth Morrison Projects, Houston Grand Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Diego Opera, and The Dallas Opera. The American Opera Project and Seagle Music Colony are working together {…}

Ryan McKinny Replaces Davide Luciano in Title Role of ‘Don Giovanni’ At Lyric Opera of Chicago

(Credit: Jiyang Chen) Bass-baritone Ryan McKinny will replace Davide Luciano in the final three performances of Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of “Don Giovanni.” Luciano was originally scheduled to perform between Dec. 3-8 but, per the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s announcement, the baritone has suffered a torn muscle. McKinny recently debuted the title role of the famed Mozart opera at {…}

Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Theater To Undergo Renovations To Improve Audience Experience

The Lyric Opera of Chicago, which marks its 90th anniversary this week, is set to undertake a number of major renovations and improvements to existing opera house. Over the summer of 2020, the Ardis Krainik Theatre is set to undergo structural changes that will result in replacements of all the theater’s chairs, improved sightlines on the main floor, and “greatly {…}

Patricia Racette, Susan Graham, Amy Shoremount Headline Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – North America

As November gets started, we look at a weekend packed with repertory that you don’t get a chance to see every day. So without further ado, here are top five operas to see this weekend. La Serva Padrona – The Lighthouse Opera Company, Bronx, NY The Bronx-based opera company will showcase the rare Pergolesi opera at Opera America with a {…}

Sondra Radvanvosky To Headline ‘The Three Queens’ Concert At Lyric Opera Of Chicago

Sondra Radvanovsky will return to the Lyric Opera of Chicago for an evening entitled “The Three Queens.” The concert will showcase the finales of all three “Tudor Queen” operas interpreted by Radvanovksy who has become one of the great exponents of the Donizetti operas. During the 2015-16 season, Radvanovsky became the only artist to portray the three Tudor queens of {…}

Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present Family Opera ‘Earth to Kenzie’

The Lyric Opera of Chicago is set to present “Earth to Kenzie” starting on Nov. 9, 2019 with a subsequent showcase one day later. Both performances are set to take place at Chicago’s Vittum Theater. The work, which was commissioned by the Lyric Opera of Chicago, was created for children of ages 7-12 by composer Frances Pollock and librettist Jessica {…}

Toni Marie Palmertree & Jonathan Burton Made Surprise Lyric Opera Of Chicago Debuts

On Oct. 20 two rising stars in the opera world made unexpected Lyric Opera of Chicago debuts in Verdi’s “Luisa Miller.” Toni Marie Palmertree sang the title role, replacing Krassimira Stoyanova, who was under the weather; Jonathan Burton sang Acts two and three as Rodolfo, replacing Joseph Calleja who is recovering from a cold. Palmertree has performed at the San {…}

‘In The Mouth of the Wolf’ To Get Showcase At Siskel Center in Chicago Tonight

With the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s current production of “Luisa Miller” underway, local audiences will get a chance to check out a fascinating experience related to the famed work at the Siskel Center on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The event in question is a screening of “In the Mouth of the Wolf,” a unique “lost” documentary that follows the 1963 {…}

Lyric Opera of Chicago Makes Cast Change For Title Role of ‘Don Giovanni’

Ildar Abdrazakov will no longer perform the title role of “Don Giovanni” at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Instead, the company will bring in Lucas Meachem to take on the famed title role for six performances between Nov. 14-30; Davide Luciano remains on the schedule for the final three. Per a press release, the Russian bass has withdrawn in order {…}

Ildar Abdrazakov & Davide Luciano Lead Lyric Opera Of Chicago’s ‘Don Giovanni’

The Lyric Opera of Chicago is set to present “Don Giovanni’ in a production by Robert Falls. The revival of the production that premiered during the 2014-15 season will star Ildar Abdrazakov and Davide Luciano, both making Lyric debuts in the title role. They will appear alongside Rachel Willis-Sørensen as Donna Anna and Ben Bliss as Don Ottavio. Other cast {…}

Sondra Radvanovsky, Joseph Calleja, Catalina Cuervo Headline Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend In North America

It’s time for another weekend of opera, with a wide range of impressive offerings coming from around the continent. This week’s selections include a number of repertory staples as well as some unique modern operas by living composers. Frida – Atlanta Opera, Georgia The Atlanta Opera closes out its production of “Frida” with two performances on Friday and Sunday. The {…}