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 {…}
The Lyric Opera of Chicago and the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) have announced the agreement of a newly modified labor agreement that extends through the 2020-21 season. “Together, we have reached our goal of providing our artists with clarity and security, despite the loss of the full opera season, the devastating impacts of the pandemic, and this uncertain {…}
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced additional productions for its 2020-21 season. In addition to its “Twilight: Gods” the company will present “Pasión Latina,” a free concert featuring such renowned artists as Ana María Martínez, René Barbera, David Portillo, Mario Rojas, Richard Ollarsaba, Denis Vélez, and Ricardo José Rivera. The performance will feature music from Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba, {…}
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced an agreement with the Chicago Federation of Musicians local #10-208 regarding the modification of the existing multi-year labor agreement that extends through the 2020-21 season. Per a press statement from Lyric Opera of Chicago CEO and President Anthony Freud, the two sides have found common ground on a new deal regarding compensation and {…}
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has officially canceled its 2020-21 season due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19. Among the works canceled are a production of “Blue,” “Samson et Dalila,” “L’Elisir d’Amore,” “Le Nozze di Figaro,” and “The Rake’s Progress.” “Having to cancel the remainder of our season is devastating but unavoidable, in order to keep our guests, artists, and company {…}