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Learn more about all 8 operas in Lyric's 2009/10 season.

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TWO NEW 4-OPERA EVENING PACKAGES
The "E-3" on Tuesdays and the "C-3" on Fridays. go. 

A NEW 4-OPERA FRIDAY MATINEE SERIES — 
The "MC" Series. go. 

CUSTOMIZE A 4-OPERA SERIES
Call (312) 332-2244 (offer not available online).

Opening Night Gala Now On Sale

Lyric Opera's 55th Season begins with an Opening Night celebration to remember!

Tosca Thumbnail ImageWalk the red carpet, sample delicious hors d’ouevres, and experience Chicago's Most Glamorous Evening!

Tickets are now on sale for the opening night performance of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca starring Deborah Voigt as Tosca, Vladimir Galouzine as Cavaradossi, and James Morris as Scarpia. go.

Commentaries on CD

2009/10 Lyric Opera Commentaries on CD

Commentators Everyone will enjoy learning about this season's operas with the convenient and fun Lyric Opera Commentaries! Our Commentators simplify abstract plots, share some of their favorite musical excerpts, and narrate anecdotal stories of composers and cast members. The Commentaries make each opera a more rewarding experience!

 

Commentators:

Back row, l-r
Roger Pines
Dramaturg
The Merry Widow 

Jesse Gram
Audience Education Manager
Katya Kabanova 

William Mason
General Director
Ernani

Front row, l-r
Nick Martin
Director of Operations
The Elixir of Love
The Marriage of Figaro

Gianna Rolandi
The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center Director

Sir Andrew Davis
Music Director
Tosca
Faust
The Damnation of Faust

Lyric Opera Commentaries on CD are generously sponsored by Patrick G. Ryan and Shirley Welsh Ryan in honor of their parents. Proceeds from the project benefit Lyric's Education and Community-Outreach programming for all ages!

A project of the Women's Board.