Lyric Opera Commentaries

2010/11 Lyric Opera Commentaries

Everyone will enjoy learning about this season's operas with the convenient and fun Lyric Opera Commentaries! New this season, all eight commentaries can be purchased on a single flash drive.  Purchase all eight for $75 or choose any four for $50.  Single Commentaries can be purchased for $25.

Click here to download a printable order form. Please fax completed order forms to the Women's Board office at (312) 332-0304.

You can also order today by calling 312-827-5682.

Available again this season, all eight Commentaries 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 promise to make each opera a more rewarding experience!

Commentators:

Barbara Gaines
Founder and Artistic Director, Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Director of Lyric Opera's production of Macbeth
Macbeth

Roger Pines
Dramaturg
Hercules

Jesse Gram
Audience Education Manager
Carmen

William Mason
General Director
A Masked Ball
The Mikado

Nick Martin
Director of Operations
A Midsummer Night's Dream

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

Sir Andrew Davis
Music Director
Girl of the Golden West
Lohengrin

Lyric Opera Commentaries are generously sponsored by
The Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Foundation in honor of their parents.
Proceeds from the project benefit Lyric’s education and outreach programming for all ages!