The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center
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Renée Fleming and Ryan Opera Center member David Portillo in Lyric's production of La traviata.
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The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center was established in 1974 as the professional artist-development program for Lyric Opera of Chicago. Since its inception, the Ryan Opera Center has been recognized as one of the premier programs of its kind in the world. That standing is maintained by providing the finest up-and-coming singers with unparalleled training and experience. Gianna Rolandi is director of the program.
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Famed mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne leads a master class for members of the Ryan Opera Center.
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Selected from some 400 singers who audition annually, the Ryan Opera Center Ensemble members are in residence for twelve months. Over the course of the year they receive advanced instruction in numerous aspects of operatic performance, including voice lessons and coachings, language and acting training, and master classes with some of opera's most renowned artists.
Ensemble members gain valuable performing experience by participating in recitals and concerts at many Chicago-area venues. During Lyric Opera's mainstage season, they perform and understudy roles at all levels. This presents an extraordinary opportunity to work with the world's greatest opera singers, conductors, directors, orchestra, and chorus.
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David Daniels and Ryan Opera Center member Darren Stokes (r.) in Julius Caesar at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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A testament to the Ryan Opera Center's caliber and success is the roster of distinguished alumni who perform regularly on the stages of leading international opera houses. It includes Harolyn Blackwell, Nicole Cabell, David Cangelosi, Mark S. Doss, Jennifer Dudley, Christopher Feigum, Elizabeth Futral, Roger Honeywell, Joseph Kaiser, Maria Kanyova, Gregory Kunde, Dina Kuznetsova, Cynthia Lawrence, Gary Lehman, Emily Magee, Marlin Miller, Susanna Phillips, Matthew Polenzani, Patricia Risley, Erin Wall, and Guang Yang.
The Ryan Opera Center, "an elite singer-training program...is known as a launching pad to big-time careers..."
Chicago Tribune
RYAN OPERA CENTER 2009-2010 ENSEMBLE
RYAN OPERA CENTER AUDITIONS
Preliminary Auditions
for the
2011-2012 Ryan Opera Center Ensemble
Audition dates in 2010
(with application deadlines)
New York City
March 18, 19, & 20
(January 29)
Chicago
May 8, 10, & 12
June 5 & 6
(April 2)
July 10 & 11
(May 24)
For application information, please email RyanCenteraud@lyricopera.org.
For further inquiries, please call (312) 827-3521.
The National Auditions are sponsored by
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Official Airline of Lyric Opera of Chicago
The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center admits persons of
any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
Rising Stars in Concert
Saturday, April 3, 2010
This concert is a culmination of the entire season and showcases the outstanding talents of the Ryan Opera Center singers. Hear the Ensemble members perform magnificent arias and ensembles, conducted this year by Lyric's own Sir Andrew Davis!
Tickets to the performance are a benefit for annual contributors of $50 or more. To receive an invitation to Rising Stars in Concert, click here to become a Lyric donor at the $50 level and above.*
*Donors will receive an invitation to Rising Stars in Concert for gifts made by February 15, 2010. Gifts made after that date will be recognized with an invitation to Rising Stars in Concert 2011.
RYAN OPERA CENTER ADMINISTRATION
Gianna Rolandi, Director, The Ryan Opera Center Board Endowed Chair
Robert and Ellen Marks Vocal Studies Program Endowed Chair in honor of Gianna Rolandi
Dan Novak, Manager
Alicia Takushi, Auditions Coordinator
Telephone: (312) 332-2244
Fax: (312) 345-8425
For further information on Ryan Opera Center singers and for inquiries about engagements for individual members or the entire Ensemble, please contact Dan Novak, Manager.
Production and class photos by Dan Rest.