The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago will present “Rising Stars in Concert” on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lyric Opera House.

The 2025-26 Ryan Opera Center Ensemble, which includes performs with the Lyric Opera Orchestra under Music Director Enrique Mazzola in a program directed by Kyle Lang. The evening features selections from Gaetano Donizetti’s “Viva la mamma” alongside additional repertoire showcasing the Ensemble’s range. The full 2025-26 Ensemble roster includes sopranos Adia Evans and Emily Richter; mezzo-sopranos Alexis Peart and Camille Robles; tenors Daniel Luis Espinal and Travon D. Walker; baritones Sankara Harouna, Sihao Hu, and Finn Sagal; and bass-baritones Christopher Humbert, Jr. and Benjamin R. Sokol.

Ryan Opera Center pianist Michael Banwarth will perform as part of the concert, and conductor Chi-Yuan Lin will lead selected pieces. Stage director Marinette Gomez and stage manager Gemma DeCetra support the production behind the scenes.

“Rising Stars in Concert is a true celebration of our Ryan Opera Center Ensemble and their remarkable artistry,” says John Mangum, General Director, President and CEO of Lyric Opera, per an official press release. “After a full season of intense training and mainstage performances, our emerging artists take the stage to shine. It’s a thrilling, world-class performance — and a rare chance to see the opera stars of tomorrow — all in one unforgettable, free evening.”

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