The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board welcomes Music Director Enrique Mazzola as he begins his tenure, ushering in a new era for Lyric and for Chicago. "We're so glad he's here," they share. Find out why "Symbolically, Mazzola’s arrival represents an aspect of the city’s recovery."
Join us for our long-awaited return to live performances at the Lyric Opera House with seven new-to-Chicago productions, exciting company premieres, and a host of star artist debuts. Read on, and find your perfect package today.
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We engage students and families, new audiences, and our diverse Chicago community in the power of opera — including dynamic new works.
We engage students and families, new audiences, and our diverse Chicago community in the power of opera — including dynamic new works.
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Nothing quite compares to the excitement of hearing the biggest stars in the opera world performing with a full orchestra and chorus in front of a live audience. Now you can experience the magnificent sound of full-scale opera free, whenever you like, with Lyric Audio Streaming. Listen to previously recorded full operas online and through a variety of online music streaming platforms.
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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.
