Donor Serenade

Welcome to Donor Serenade, Lyric Opera of Chicago's quarterly donor eNewsletter.

Our quarterly donor eNewsletter is designed to provide exclusive content to our generous supporters. The newsletter features behind-the-scenes looks, interviews, engaging videos and more. See below to view our most recent editions.

Winter 2020

Winter 2020

In this Winter Edition of Donor Serenade, meet Ricardo José Rivera and read about his experience as a Patrick G. And Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center Ensemble member. Additionally, we’re unveiling The Fund for Lyric and new donor benefits, and we’re putting the spotlight on donor and subscriber Claudia Winkler. You’ll also get a snapshot of what Lyric staff members are most excited to see onstage next season! Thank you for your generous support for Lyric.

Fall 2019

Fall 2019

In this edition of Donor Serenade, we'll share with you an insider look at the spectacular costumes in Don Giovanni, as well as coverage on the Ryan Opera Center's involvement with Beyond the Aria! You'll also enjoy a feature on members of our Overture Society, as well as a one-on-one interview with Kateri Gormley, the soprano bringing the title role to life in Earth to Kenzie.

Summer 2019

Summer 2019

This edition of Donor Serenade, we’re highlighting some of what’s backstage and some of what is yet to come in the 2019/20 Season. Sarah Hatten takes us to the wig and makeup department and tells us about her career, the exclusive interview with Sister Helen Prejean hosted by PBS gives insight into her journey through Dead Man Walking, and we hear from first year Ryan Opera Center Ensemble member Anthony Reed.

Spring 2019

Spring 2019

In this edition of Donor Serenade, we'll update you on the incredible success that was this season's Family Dayone of the most wholesome and energizing days of the season! You'll also enjoy a one-on-one interview with chorus member, Pamela Williams and see what it takes to bring our production elements to life on stage.

Winter 2019

Winter 2019

This edition of Donor Serenade, we're taking you on a journey through some of the magic that happens on stage and behind the scenes of our magnificent productions. Explore the art of puppetry, a shocking makeup transformation, and what it takes to fill the stage with blood during this season's Elektra. Also, get to know one of our very own orchestra members who has partnered with Lyric's OperaShop to sell handmade jewelry inspired by the operas of the season. Keep reading to see what else we have in store!

Thank you for being a part of our Lyric family. As always we look forward to seeing you at the opera house throughout the season.

Fall 2018

Fall 2018

Donor Serenade is a new e-newsletter just for Lyric Opera's generous supporters. In this issue of Donor Serenade, we want to draw your attention to one of the biggest days of philanthropy world-wide: #GivingTuesday. It's a global movement of giving, and Lyric is participating. Help make this #GivingTuesday even better than the last!

Thank you for being a part of our Lyric family. We look forward to seeing you at the opera house throughout the season.

Summer 2018

Summer 2018

In this issue of Donor Serenade, we want to know what opera means to you, our valued donors. Take part in our survey and your response may be featured in upcoming communications! Be sure to check out our Donor Survey 2018 results, and meet the newest members of the Ryan Opera Center Ensemble. Keep reading to find more exclusive content.

Thank you for your ongoing support and generosity. We look forward to seeing you at Lyric this season!

Spring 2018

Spring 2018

Donor Serenade is a new e-newsletter just for Lyric Opera's generous supporters. In this issue of Donor Serenade, we are thrilled to introduce Lyric’s new Chief Development Officer, Elizabeth Hurley. Keep up with Lyric's donor community, learn how to get involved with Wine Auction 2018, and get a behind-the-scenes look at Faust through the eyes of Production Designer John Frame. Don’t forget to try your hand at opera trivia.

Thank you for your ongoing support and generosity. We look forward to seeing you at Lyric!

Fall 2017

Fall 2017

Donor Serenade is a new e-newsletter just for Lyric Opera's generous supporters. Inside you'll find exclusive content, such as interviews with Lyric cast and crew members, donor spotlights, event opportunities, and much more. We hope you enjoy this special look behind the curtain. Thank you so much for all you do in support of Lyric Opera.

Summer 2017

Summer 2017

Donor Serenade is a new e-newsletter just for Lyric Opera's generous supporters. Inside you'll find exclusive content, such as interviews with Lyric cast and crew members, donor spotlights, event opportunities, and much more. We hope you enjoy this special look behind the curtain. Thank you so much for all you do in support of Lyric Opera.