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
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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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venues. During Lyric Opera's mainstage season, they perform and understudy roles at all levels.
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This presents an extraordinary opportunity to work with the world's greatest opera singers, conductors, directors, orchestra, and chorus.
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, Mark S. Doss, Christopher Feigum, 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 2012-2013 Ensemble
98.7WFMT and wfmt.com Recital Series
Generously sponsored by Julie and Roger Baskes.
Programs to be broadcast:
"Chicago" June 3 at 6:00pm
Rebroadcast on June 9 at 11:00pm
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Preliminary Auditions for the 2013-2014 Ryan Opera Center Apprentice Coach
Thank you for your interest in the 2013-2014 Ryan Opera Center Apprentice Coach position. The audition period has passed and the position has been filled. Please check back in December 2013 for information regarding future Apprentice Coach auditions.
The National Auditions are sponsored by
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The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center admits persons of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
Preliminary Auditions for the 2014-2015 Ryan Opera Center Ensemble
Audition dates in 2013 (with application deadlines)
New York City
March 2, 4 & 5
(February 1)
Chicago
May 13 & 14
(April 12)
June 24, 26, & 28
(May 24)
July 14, 15, 17 & 19
(June 14)
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for application information and instructions.
The National Auditions are sponsored by
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
Dan Novak, Director
The Ryan Opera Center Board Opera Center Director Endowed Chair
Craig Terry, Music Director
Gianna Rolandi, Vocal Consultant
Robert and Ellen Marks Vocal Studies Program Endowed Chair in honor of Gianna Rolandi
Laura Chambers, 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.
Vocal Studio Class
Gianna Rolandi, Director of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago, leads members of the 12-13 Ensemble in a vocal studio class backstage at Lyric. Courtesy of The Chicago Tribune.
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Audio
WFMT Recital Series
Other Americans in Paris
"Other Americans in Paris" features Emily Birsan, J'nai Bridges, John Irvin, and Will Liverman, accompanied by Alan Darling, hosted by Colin Ure.
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Shakespeare Songs
"Shakespeare Songs" featuring Emily Birsan, J'nai Bridges, John Irvin, Will Liverman, and Evan Boyer, accompanied by Alan Darling, hosted by Colin Ure.
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Don Quixote
"Don Quixote" featuring Evan Boyer and David Govertsen, accompanied by Eric Weimer, hosted by Colin Ure.
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1929
"1929" featuring Emily Birsan, Tracy Cantin, Kiri Deonarine, J'nai Bridges, Cecelia Hall, Bernard Holcomb, John Irvin, Will Liverman, David Govertsen, Evan Boyer, and alumna Amber Wagner, accompanied by Craig Terry, hosted by Colin Ure.
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African-American Composers
"African-American Composers" featuring J'nai Bridges, Bernard Holcomb, and Will Liverman, accompanied by Craig Terry, hosted by Colin Ure.
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Voices of Women
"Voices of Women" featuring Emily Birsan, Tracy Cantin, J'nai Bridges, Cecelia Hall, and alumna Susanna Phillips, accompanied by Eric Weimer, hosted by Colin Ure.
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World War II
"World War II" features Emily Birsan, Tracy Cantin, Kiri Deonarine, J'nai Bridges, Cecelia Hall, Bernard Holcomb, Will Liverman, and David Govertsen, accompanied by Craig Terry, hosted by Colin Ure.
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Wanderlust
"Wanderlust" featuring Bernard Holcomb, Joseph Lim, Will Liverman, David Govertsen, Evan Boyer, and alumnus Quinn Kelsey, accompanied by Eric Weimer, hosted by Colin Ure.
Lyric Mainstage Experience
Evan Boyer
Ryan Opera Center member Evan Boyer talks about the experience of performing on Lyric Opera's mainstage. Courtesy of 98.7WFMT.