Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents Special Events for ‘Blue’ Premiere

(Photo credit: Clärchen & Matthias Baus/Dutch National Opera) Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s “Blue” makes its Lyric Opera of Chicago premiere from Nov. 16 to Dec. 1. The company has announced special events to take place in conjunction with the opera. Lyric Unlimited, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Learning and Civic Engagement department, invites the public into spaces of reflection, healing, {…}

Jul 9, 2022

Berkeley Symphony Renews Music Director Contract

The Berkeley Symphony has announced that it has renewed Music Director Joseph Young’s contract through the 2024-25 season. Young made his debut with the Berkeley Symphony in February 2019 and is the fourth Music Director in its 51-year history. In a statement, Kate Kammeyer, Executive Director of Berkeley Symphony said, “We are thrilled that Joseph’s time as Music Director has been {…}