The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center
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The 2011/12 Ensemble.
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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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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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Former Ryan Opera Center member Amber Wagner (center) with current Ryan Opera Center member Kiri Deonarine, mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton, and soprano Nili Riemer in Ariadne auf Naxos 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, Christopher Feigum,
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Elizabeth Futral, Roger Honeywell, Joseph Kaiser, Maria Kanyova, Quinn Kelsey, Dina Kuznetsova, Gary Lehman, Emily Magee, Marlin Miller, Susanna Phillips, Matthew Polenzani, Franco Pomponi, 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 2011-2012 ENSEMBLE
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Bass-baritone
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Bass
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David Govertsen
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Evan Boyer
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RYAN OPERA CENTER AUDITIONS
Preliminary Auditions for the 2013-2014 Ryan Opera Center Ensemble
Audition dates in 2012
(with application deadlines)
New York City
March 10, 12 & 13
(February 5)
Chicago
May 10 & 11
(April 6)
June 4, 5, & 7
(April 27)
July 8, 9, 11 & 13
(May 25)
Click here for application information and instructions.
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.
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.