In just one month, the 65th Season kicks off with an original Lyric production of The Barber of Seville — full of artist debuts and returning favorites. But before we return to the opera house, we invite you to join us tonight for a night of music under the stars for our annual Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park Friday at 7:00 p.m. Gates open today at 4:30 p.m. for your picnicking pleasure. We hope to see you there.
Then on Saturday join us for the return of “La Divina,” Maria Callas. Experience the seamless melding of state-of-the-art 3D hologram technology, the greatest of Callas's digitally remastered recordings, and the live Lyric Opera Orchestra in a unique, one-night-only concert experience.
This is only the beginning of what is sure to be a spectacular 2019/20 Season and we can't wait to share it with you.
When Callas first arrived at the Lyric Opera House for her American debut in 1954, everyone thought she would be preoccupied with glamour and stardom. However, she was only interested in rehearsal — her first questions were, "Where is the maestro? When do we start work?"
What better way to start the opera season than with Rossini’s The Barber of Seville? Not only is it a classic comedy, but it also pops up time and time again in modern culture. That’s right – just because it premiered in 1816 doesn’t mean it won’t resonate with audiences in 2019!
Celebrated mezzo-soprano Susan Graham wants you to experience the Lyric premiere of Dead Man Walking, which has been incredibly close to her heart since she created the role of Sister Helen Prejean nearly 20 years ago. “It was huge and life-changing and daunting and amazing,” she recalls.
Giuseppe Verdi! When it comes to operas that make the most powerful emotions live onstage, there’s no one like him. When his Luisa Miller makes its eagerly awaited return to Lyric this season, audiences will be overwhelmed by the music – it truly exemplifies Verdi at his best.
The images here will give you the very first look at some of the staging and approach that, until now, had been represented in model form, in drawings, through costume sketches and lighting plots. We’ve had a chance to see it in three dimensions and wanted to share a very special behind-the-scenes glimpse with you.
Join us on the red carpet as you enter the beautiful, historic Lyric Opera House. Mingle with your fellow opera lovers in the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Grand Foyer before the curtain rises on The Barber of Seville.
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