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Lyric Lately blog
Prepare to laugh and laugh and laugh again! Laurent Pelly’s production of The Daughter of the Regiment is side-splittingly funny, as grateful audiences have discovered in London, Vienna, and New York.
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by Roger Pines
This November, Nina Stemme and Lise Davidsen arrive to Lyric at the height of their powers. Read about the starry sopranos' recent triumphs, showing why they are ideally suited to the fearful demands of their roles in Jenůfa.
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Alessandro Corbelli, known for his uproarious portrayals of some of opera’s most entertaining characters, will delight Lyric audiences with two of his most popular roles in the 2023/24 Season — Sulpice in Donizetti's The Daughter of the Regiment and Don Magnifico in Rossini's Cinderella.
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From bubbling romantic comedies to dark and brooding melodramas, Lyric's 2023/24 Season has something for everyone. At the helm of these diverse titles, we have a lineup of exciting conductors keeping things in perfect tune. Meet these noteworthy musicians and get ready for a season of unforgettable memories, beginning September 23.
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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.