Lyric Opera Commentaries
2009/10 Lyric Opera Commentaries
Everyone will enjoy learning about this season's operas with the convenient and fun Lyric Opera Commentaries! New to the website this season, all eight Commentaries will be available to stream free of charge. As the season progresses, the corresponding Commentaries will be added, so please, check back often!
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
CD versions of Ernani and The Damnation of Faust, two titles that are appearing in the Commentaries twenty year repertoire for the first time this season, are available and may be ordered today by calling 312-827-5682.
Lyric Opera Commentaries are generously sponsored by:
Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Foundation
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.