Lyric Opera of Chicago's OPERATHON 2014 Raises Over $550,000
OPERATHON 2014, Lyric Opera of Chicago's annual live-radio marathon fundraiser on 98.
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Hei-Kyung Hong to Play Mimi in Metropolitan Opera's LA BOHEME, 9/26 & 29
Hei-Kyung Hong will sing the role of Mimì in Puccini's La Bohème on September 26 and 29, replacing Ekaterina Scherbachenko, who is ill.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present Verdi's IL TROVATORE, 10/27-11/29
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Verdi's Il Trovatore in a revival of the acclaimed production from renowned director Sir David McVicar, conducted by Asher Fisch.
Soprano Ailyn Perez Crowns 2014-15 with Debuts at The Met and Houston Grand Opera
Described by Opera News as the “lyric soprano who truly seems to have it all,” Ailyn Pérez takes the stage at leading opera houses on both sides of the Atlantic in 2014-15 for an exciting new season that features house debuts at both the Metropolitan Opera and Houston Grand Opera, the latter al
Harris Theater Announces Partnership with Lyric Opera
Michael Tiknis, President and Managing Director of the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, today unveiled Beyond the Aria, a new performance series produced by Harris Theater in a unique first-time association with Lyric Unlimited, on the Pritzker Pavilion Stage at Millennium Park.
Soprano Ailyn Perez to Crown 2014-15 with Debuts at The Met and Houston Grand Opera
Described by Opera News as the “lyric soprano who truly seems to have it all,” Ailyn Pérez takes the stage at leading opera houses on both sides of the Atlantic in 2014-15 for an exciting new season that features house debuts at both the Metropolitan Opera and Houston Grand Opera, the latter al
The Santa Fe Opera Holds High Note This Season
At a time when things seem challenging for opera, the Santa Fe Opera holds strong.
Stephen Costello Headlines ROBERTO DEVEREUX at Carnegie Hall Tonight
It was in a supporting role at Carnegie Hall with Eve Queler and the Opera Orchestra of New York that Stephen Costello first launched his professional career.
Jane Lynch Will Emcee Lyric Opera of Chicago's 60th Anniversary Concert, 11/1
Lyric Opera general director Anthony Freud today announced that Jane Lynch, the Emmy-winning actress acclaimed for portraying coach Sue Sylvester on the hit television series Glee, will serve as master of ceremonies for Lyric Opera of Chicago's 60th Anniversary Concert, November 1, 2014, at 6:30 pm
Jeanne Gang Designs New Concert Shell for Lyric Opera
One of the world's most innovative and respected architects, Jeanne Gang, and her firm Studio Gang Architects (studiogang.
Stephen Costello to Headline ROBERTO DEVEREUX at Carnegie Hall, 6/5
It was in a supporting role at Carnegie Hall with Eve Queler and the Opera Orchestra of New York that Stephen Costello first launched his professional career.
Canadian Opera Company Presents DON QUICHOTTE with Ferruccio Furlanetto, Now thru 5/24
The greatest operatic bass in the world today, Ferruccio Furlanetto, makes his Canadian debut this spring in the Canadian Opera Company premiere of the operatic tale of literature's famous dreamer, Don Quichotte by Jules Massenet.
Lyric's Rising Stars in Concert to Showcase Ryan Opera Center Members, 3/29
On Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 p.
Canadian Opera Company Presents DON QUICHOTTE with Ferruccio Furlanetto, 5/9-24
The greatest operatic bass in the world today, Ferruccio Furlanetto, makes his Canadian debut this spring in the Canadian Opera Company premiere of the operatic tale of literature's famous dreamer, Don Quichotte by Jules Massenet.
Stephen Costello Will Headline WNO 'L'elisir' & Baltimore Gala this Spring
Richard Tucker Award-winning tenor Stephen Costello reprises his star turn as Nemorino in Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore at Washington National Opera (WNO) from March 20-29, following his triumphant house debut as Ishmael/Greenhorn - the role he originally created - in WNO's recent East Coast premiere
Ailyn Pérez Set to Make WNO Debut in L'ELISIR D'AMORE, 3/23
Ailyn Perez, winner of the Richard Tucker, Placido Domingo and Leonie Rysanek Awards, will make her Washington National Opera debut this March, stepping in for an indisposed colleague to star as Adina in Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore.
THE DEATH OF KLINGHOFFER, LA DONNA DEL LAGO, THE MERRY WIDOW and More Set for The Metropolitan Opera's 2014-15 Season
The Metropolitan Opera's 2014-15 season will feature 26 operas, three of them company premieres, in six new productions and 18 revivals showcasing the talents of the world's leading singers, conductors, and theater artists.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces 60th Anniversary Season, Featuring Lang Lang and Renee Fleming
Lyric Opera of Chicago announced its 2014-2015 season today, which is set to include eight operas, a world premiere new opera, a one night only piano concert with internationally acclaimed pianist Lang Lang, and special family performances.
Ailyn Perez Set for Three Roles at Royal Opera House this Year
Richard Tucker Award-winner Ailyn Pérez – the “lyric soprano who truly seems to have it all” (Opera News) – takes on a trio of starring roles at London's Royal Opera House over the coming months.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Opens New Production of LA TRAVIATA Tonight
What's it like to be the most beautiful, most desired young woman who throws the wildest parties in all of Paris - and to be losing your life just as true love finally finds you? Welcome to the glittering, dark, hope-filled, doomed world of the Parisian demimonde, where the romantic tragedy of Verdi
