Special Events
STARS OF LYRIC OPERA AT MILLENNIUM PARK
Saturday, September 11, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Jay Pritzker Pavillion
Each year Lyric Opera of Chicago presents a star-studded free outdoor concert as its annual pre-season gift to the city. This free concert features a spectacular selection of overtures, arias, and ensembles.
SEASON PREVIEW CONCERT
Monday, September 27, 2010
Reception: 5:45 – 6:30pm
Season Preview Concert: 6:30—7:30pm
Civic Opera House
A celebratory pre-season get-together, this evening will feature both a musical preview of the season performed by members of the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center and a season overview by Roger Pines, Lyric’s dramaturg.
OPENING NIGHT GALA AND OPERA BALL
Friday, October 1, 2010
Gala: 7:00 pm/Civic Opera House
Opera Ball: 10:00 pm/Hilton Chicago
Welcome to Lyric Opera’s Opening Night Gala 2010, a spectacular celebration of unsurpassed theatrical opera, featuring a brand new, transformative performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Macbeth. As you enter the Civic Opera House, find yourself transported to Castle Dunsinane, where furtive witches and covetous men and women conspire for power over the bedraggled kingdom of Scotland.
Lyric patrons attending the Opening Night Gala performance are also invited to purchase tickets to the Opera Ball, an opulent soirée celebrating the inauguration of another remarkable Lyric Opera season, held at the Hilton Chicago immediately following the performance. This black-tie affair gives opera lovers the opportunity to celebrate Opening Night with the stars of Macbeth!
RENÉE FLEMING SUBSCRIBER APPRECIATION CONCERT
Sunday, December 12, 2010
3:00 pm
Renowned for her sensuous voice, stylistic versatility, and captivating stage presence, Renée Fleming is hailed worldwide as one of the greatest artists of our time.
You may reserve for this extraordinary event when you subscribe for 2010/11!
OPERATHON
OPERATHON is conducted by the Lyric Opera Chapters with all proceeds supporting Lyric Opera of Chicago's education and community-engagement programs for children, adults, and seniors. Chapter members have the opportunity to volunteer to work on OPERATHON day in a variety of tasks...talking to donors by being on the "front line" in the phone room, tabulating the sales and contributions, networking with fellow volunteers, welcoming fellow Chapter members and orienting them to their assigned duties. Chapter-member involvement is essential to Lyric's success.
Stars from Lyric's productions are heard on-air, encouraging listeners to phone in their pledges of support. A stunning selection of Lyric Opera merchandise, autographed items, as well as restaurant and premium certificates is offered via the OPERATHON catalog.
For more information, visit the OPERATHON page or contact Lyric's Chapter office at 312-827-5673.