Anthony Freud, Lyric Opera of Chicago's general director, today announced two performance events that exemplify different facets of the ambitious new Lyric Unlimited* program being launched this year: Popcorn & Pasquale on December 2 and The Second City Guide to the Opera on January 5.
The 2012 fall season will include the Sarasota Youth Opera world premiere of LITTLE NEMO IN SLUMBERLAND. The 2013 Winter Festival will feature three Sarasota Opera premieres: Puccini's TURANDOT; Verdi's A KING FOR A DAY (Un giorno di regno); and Carlisle Floyd's OF MICE AND MEN.
Anthony Freud, general director of Lyric Opera of Chicago, announced yesterday the repertoire, principal singers, conductors, directors, and designers for Lyric's 2012-13 season. This was Freud's first news conference since becoming Lyric's general director on Oct. 1, 2011. Joining Freud for yesterday's announcement was Sir Andrew Davis, Lyric's music director, and Renee Fleming, Lyric's creative consultant (via Skype).
New Philharmonic and Music Director/Conductor Kirk Muspratt kick off NP's 35th Anniversary Season with 'Joy! Beethoven' at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, located at 425 Fawell Blvd. in Glen Ellyn, Ill. Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m.
New Philharmonic and Music Director/Conductor Kirk Muspratt kick off NP's 35th Anniversary Season with 'Joy! Beethoven' at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, located at 425 Fawell Blvd. in Glen Ellyn, Ill. Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m.
Artistic Director, Lorin Maazel, and Administrative Director, Dietlinde Turban Maazel, of the Castleton Festival have announced casting and concert program details for this summer's festival that will bring together young talent with experienced professionals for 20 opera and concert performances over four weeks, Saturday, June 25 through Sunday, July 24.
Artistic Director, Lorin Maazel, and Administrative Director, Dietlinde Turban Maazel, of the Castleton Festival have announced casting and concert program details for this summer's festival that will bring together young talent with experienced professionals for 20 opera and concert performances over four weeks, Saturday, June 25 through Sunday, July 24.
