Lyric Opera of Chicago

This Sunday at 5 pm CT, tune in to WFMT for a special broadcast of Rising Stars in Concert. Hear standout performances from the 2023/24 Ryan Opera Center Ensemble with the Lyric Opera Orchestra, conducted by Stefano Sarzani.Stream online from anywhere in the world on wfmt.com and explore the full...

It was a grand night for singing on Monday at Symphony Center! Under the baton of @robertokalb, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and @lyricopera Ryan Opera Center singers joined forces to present a collaborative concert of operatic favoritesincluding selections from Mozarts The Marriage of Figaro, ...

With excerpts from THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, LA BOHME, and more, you wont want to miss the Ryan Opera Center in concert with @civicorchestra this Monday, June 3 at Symphony Center.Tickets for this exciting crosstown collab are pay what you wish, starting at just $5 via the link in bio. See you there!

Please join us in welcoming accomplished soprano @kikislacksoprano as Lyric Unlimiteds 2024/25 Artist-in-Residence!Were kicking off an exciting season of forums, educational master classes, and performances at Sunday in the Park with Lyric on August 25.Learn more and sign up to be notified about ...

There are only a few weeks left to watch our award-winning film of Leoncavallo's PAGLIACCI! See Lyric favorites Russell Thomas, Ailyn Prez, Lucas Meachem, Quinn Kelsey, and Eric Ferring along with members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus in this operatic classic, conducted by Music Directo...

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From General Director Anthony Freud:All of us at Lyric Opera of Chicago join the entire classical music world in mourning Sir Andrews passing. He was a true artistic partner to me and a shining light for so many of us. We will miss his incredible artistry, his extraordinary wisdom, his irrepressi...

We're saying bittersweet goodbyes to another excellent season at the Ryan Opera Center. The 2023/24 Ensemble, Maestro Stefano Sarzani, and the Lyric Opera Orchestra gave a delightful farewell performance this past Saturday at Rising Stars in Concert. Bravi tutti!This concert will be broadcast on ...

Applications for Lyric's Opera Residencies for Schools close on April 19! These programs pair classroom teachers in grades 1-12 with professional Lyric teaching artists to enrich students learning through opera. Learn more via the link in bio and see how your school can get involved free of ch...

As the season draws to a close, we also celebrate the end of an era as General Director Anthony Freud takes his final bow at Lyric. Check out this fascinating piece from @nytimes that captures his passion for the arts and the remarkable journey that made him a 'Missionary for Opera'.Read the full...

Talk about a champ! It's not often that an artist sings a principal role in two back-to-back productions. This season, Reginald Smith, Jr. (@Reggiesings) took on that challenge as the older Emile Griffith in Terence Blanchard's CHAMPION and Amonasro in Verdi's AIDA. It's been such a pleasure to h...

There are fewer than 10 tickets left for Verdi's AIDA this Sunday! Don't miss your chance to see the final performance of the 2023/24 Season. Get the inside scoop on the production with articles, videos, audio commentary, and more via the link in bio. : @toddrphoto