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Backstage at Lyric #87

Macbeth: Thomas Hampson, Part 1

April 26, 2010

The magnificent American baritone Thomas Hampson, a great favorite of Chicago audiences, is returning to Lyric this season in one of his most celebrated characterizations, the title role of Macbeth.  Here he discusses the role in depth with Mark Travis, producer of Lyric's broadcasts.

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Backstage at Lyric #86

Macbeth: Thomas Hampson, Part 2

April 26, 2010

Thomas Hampson continues his illuminating conversation with Mark Travis about the challenges he finds in the music and character of Macbeth.

 

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Backstage at Lyric #85

Rising Stars: Amber Wagner and Corey Crider

March 17, 2010

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center was established in 1974 as the professional artist-development program for Lyric Opera of Chicago.  In this podcast, host Roger Pines interviews soprano Amber Wagner and baritone Corey Crider, two exceptionally gifted young artists currently completing their tenure in the program.

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Backstage at Lyric #75

2010/11 Season Preview with Music Director Sir Andrew Davis

February 4, 2010

Sir Andrew Davis, Lyric's renowned music director, introduces listeners to the 2010-11 season, including wonderful highlights from all eight operas.

 

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A Star You Should Know

Alice Coote

August 20, 2010

Handel's Hercules will mark the return to Lyric of the sensational English mezzo-soprano Alice Coote, who will star in the formidable role of Dejanira.

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A STAR YOU SHOULD KNOW

STEPHANIE BLYTHE

July 19, 2010

American mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, acclaimed as one of the most thrilling singers of our time, sings Ulrica in A Masked Ball and then Katisha in The Mikado in her Lyric debut season.

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A STAR YOU SHOULD KNOW

Marcello Giordani

May 26, 2010

Tenor Marcello Giordani, one of Italy's greatest stars and a huge favorite at the Metropolitan Opera, makes his long-awaited return to Lyric as Dick Johnson in The Girl of the Golden West.

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A STAR YOU SHOULD KNOW

NADJA MICHAEL

April 21, 2010

Introducing German soprano NADJA MICHAEL, a provocative and totally riveting singing actress who makes her eagerly awaited Lyric debut as the leading lady of Lyric's new Macbeth.

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Sir Andrew Davis Previews

Macbeth

The great Thomas Hampson...a Lady Macbeth to die for...and a stunning new production from master Shakespearean Barbara Gaines!

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Sir Andrew Davis Previews

Carmen

One look from this seductive gypsy temptress and any man she wants is hers — driving them mad with hot desire and flicking them aside like cold cigarette ash when her fickle ardor cools.

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Sir Andrew Davis Previews

A Midsummer Night's Dream

As soon as the evocative prelude begins, you know you're going to a wondrous place. Shakespeare's words and Britten's incandescent music transport us to an enchanted forest where fairies rule — and mere mortals have the chance to visit!

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Sir Andrew Davis Previews

A Masked Ball

Passion, political intrigue, witchcraft, and betrayal — here is opera at its grandest, with magnificent voices soaring at their fervent best!

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The Mikado

Wit, charm, fabulous music and lyrics — it's the most celebrated operetta in the English-speaking world, and it's been tickling funny bones for more than a hundred years!

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Sir Andrew Davis Previews

The Girl of the Golden West

Gold Rush fever is running high, and every miner in camp hopes to claim the heart of Minnie — the pistol-packing, poker-playing proprietress of the Polka Saloon. Even Sheriff Rance is in hot pursuit, but Minnie's in love with a tall dark stranger, who's really the notorious bank robber Ramerrez in disguise!

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Sir Andrew Davis Previews

Lohengrin

King Henry is looking for a champion to lead his armies against the invaders. And Elsa is praying for a savior to clear her of charges that she murdered her brother — levied by a villainous knight who wants power for himself and his sorceress wife.

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Hercules

Mighty Hercules has triumphed in war again. But while the hero celebrates, his wife Dejanira seethes — convinced that her husband has been seduced by a winsome captive.

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The Marriage of Figaro Commentary

Part 1

The Marriage of Figaro
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Commentary by Nicholas Ivor Martin, Director of Operations

Lyric Opera
Commentaries on CD
2009-2010

2009 Lyric Opera of Chicago
Original sound recordings of musical excerpts used by permission of EMI Classics, courtesy of Angel Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Post-production services provided by WFMT, Chicago. Mark Travis, Producer.

The Marriage of Figaro Commentary

Part 2

The Marriage of Figaro
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Commentary by Nicholas Ivor Martin, Director of Operations

Lyric Opera
Commentaries on CD
2009-2010

2009 Lyric Opera of Chicago
Original sound recordings of musical excerpts used by permission of EMI Classics, courtesy of Angel Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Post-production services provided by WFMT, Chicago. Mark Travis, Producer.

The Marriage of Figaro Commentary

Part 3

The Marriage of Figaro
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Commentary by Nicholas Ivor Martin, Director of Operations

Lyric Opera
Commentaries on CD
2009-2010

2009 Lyric Opera of Chicago
Original sound recordings of musical excerpts used by permission of EMI Classics, courtesy of Angel Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Post-production services provided by WFMT, Chicago. Mark Travis, Producer.

The Marriage of Figaro Commentary

Part 4

The Marriage of Figaro
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Commentary by Nicholas Ivor Martin, Director of Operations

Lyric Opera
Commentaries on CD
2009-2010

2009 Lyric Opera of Chicago
Original sound recordings of musical excerpts used by permission of EMI Classics, courtesy of Angel Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Post-production services provided by WFMT, Chicago. Mark Travis, Producer.

The Marriage of Figaro Commentary

Part 5

The Marriage of Figaro
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Commentary by Nicholas Ivor Martin, Director of Operations

Lyric Opera
Commentaries on CD
2009-2010

2009 Lyric Opera of Chicago
Original sound recordings of musical excerpts used by permission of EMI Classics, courtesy of Angel Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Post-production services provided by WFMT, Chicago. Mark Travis, Producer.

The Damnation of Faust Commentary

Part 1

The Damnation of Faust
By Hector Berlioz

Commentary by Sir Andrew Davis, Music Director
in collaboration with Nicholas Ivor Martin, Director of Operations

Lyric Opera
Commentaries on CD
2009-2010

2009 Lyric Opera of Chicago
Original sound recordings of musical excerpts used by permission of EMI Classics, courtesy of Angel Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Post-production services provided by WFMT, Chicago. Mark Travis, Producer.

The Damnation of Faust Commentary

Part 2

The Damnation of Faust
By Hector Berlioz

Commentary by Sir Andrew Davis, Music Director
in collaboration with Nicholas Ivor Martin, Director of Operations

Lyric Opera
Commentaries on CD
2009-2010

2009 Lyric Opera of Chicago
Original sound recordings of musical excerpts used by permission of EMI Classics, courtesy of Angel Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Post-production services provided by WFMT, Chicago. Mark Travis, Producer.

The Damnation of Faust Commentary

Part 3

The Damnation of Faust
By Hector Berlioz

Commentary by Sir Andrew Davis, Music Director
in collaboration with Nicholas Ivor Martin, Director of Operations

Lyric Opera
Commentaries on CD
2009-2010

2009 Lyric Opera of Chicago
Original sound recordings of musical excerpts used by permission of EMI Classics, courtesy of Angel Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Post-production services provided by WFMT, Chicago. Mark Travis, Producer.

The Damnation of Faust Commentary

Part 4

The Damnation of Faust
By Hector Berlioz

Commentary by Sir Andrew Davis, Music Director
in collaboration with Nicholas Ivor Martin, Director of Operations

Lyric Opera
Commentaries on CD
2009-2010

2009 Lyric Opera of Chicago
Original sound recordings of musical excerpts used by permission of EMI Classics, courtesy of Angel Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Post-production services provided by WFMT, Chicago. Mark Travis, Producer.

The Damnation of Faust Commentary

Part 5

The Damnation of Faust
By Hector Berlioz

Commentary by Sir Andrew Davis, Music Director
in collaboration with Nicholas Ivor Martin, Director of Operations

Lyric Opera
Commentaries on CD
2009-2010

2009 Lyric Opera of Chicago
Original sound recordings of musical excerpts used by permission of EMI Classics, courtesy of Angel Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Post-production services provided by WFMT, Chicago. Mark Travis, Producer.

The Elixir of Love Commentary

Part 1

The Elixir of Love
By Gaetano Donizetti

Commentary by Nicholas Ivor Martin, Director of Operations

Lyric Opera
Commentaries on CD
2009-2010

2009 Lyric Opera of Chicago
Original sound recordings of musical excerpts used by permission of EMI Classics, courtesy of Angel Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Post-production services provided by WFMT, Chicago. Mark Travis, Producer.

The Elixir of Love Commentary

Part 2

The Elixir of Love
By Gaetano Donizetti

Commentary by Nicholas Ivor Martin, Director of Operations

Lyric Opera
Commentaries on CD
2009-2010

2009 Lyric Opera of Chicago
Original sound recordings of musical excerpts used by permission of EMI Classics, courtesy of Angel Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Post-production services provided by WFMT, Chicago. Mark Travis, Producer.

The Elixir of Love Commentary

Part 3

The Elixir of Love
By Gaetano Donizetti

Commentary by Nicholas Ivor Martin, Director of Operations

Lyric Opera
Commentaries on CD
2009-2010

2009 Lyric Opera of Chicago
Original sound recordings of musical excerpts used by permission of EMI Classics, courtesy of Angel Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Post-production services provided by WFMT, Chicago. Mark Travis, Producer.