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Lyric Lately blog
by Matthew Ozawa, Chief Artistic Administration Officer
The great opera houses of the world have fostered new work for as long as the art form has existed — taking risks and making investments, cultivating emerging talent and expanding audiences. Here in Chicago, Chief Artistic Administration Officer Matthew Ozawa shares how Lyric is evolving and expanding the art form.
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By: Martha C. Nussbaum
Is Carmen a victim of a judgmental society or a feminist icon? Or something far more complex? The character continues to intrigue us because she defies easy categorization. Read more from scholar Martha C. Nussbaum.
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by Yuval Sharon
The ultimate irony in working on a project called Proximity is that most of it was made in the era of "social distance." Hear how this world premiere opera went from idea to reality in this director's note from Yuval Sharon.
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In this Q&A, read why Maestro Nánási enjoys performing with the Lyric Opera Orchestra, his advice for young musicans, and what he considers the most breathtaking moment in CARMEN — onstage March 11 through April 7.
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Lyric's IDEA values
Lyric's IDEA values
Read about the intensified work that Lyric has been doing to further define our ongoing commitment to Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) across our organization.