Ana Kuzmanic’s decadent designs for DON GIOVANNI
Ana Kuzmanic’s decadent designs for DON GIOVANNI
“The color palette pretty much came from music. It’s pretty exciting for me as an artist to even comprehend that.”
Donor Serenade | 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.
Interview with EARTH TO KENZIE star Kateri Gormley
Interview with EARTH TO KENZIE star Kateri Gormley
Soprano Kateri Gormley who is featured as a 5th grade student searching for the meaning of home in Lyric's new opera for children, Earth to Kenzie, shared the following: It was very special to get to work with both our composer, Frances Pollock, and our librettist, Jessica Murphy Moo, at the very beginning of our rehearsal process. We were able to talk to them about their inspiration for the story and each of our characters, and to learn about the housing crisis that is currently happening throughout the country. All in all, this process has been incredibly rewarding.
Unique collaboration between the Ryan Opera Center and Harris Theater
Unique collaboration between the Ryan Opera Center and Harris Theater
Beyond the Aria, a special cabaret-style series presented by the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, offers Ryan Opera Center Ensemble members the unique opportunity to perform diverse repertoire in an intimate venue alongside stars of the Lyric season.
Double the impact of your gift on #GivingTuesday!
Double the impact of your gift on #GivingTuesday!
Mark your calendars! Lyric is thrilled to participate in #GivingTuesday again this year and we hope you’ll choose to participate too.
One remarkable contribution for the comfort of us all
One remarkable contribution for the comfort of us all
For its 90th birthday, the Ardis Krainik Theatre will receive brand new, state-of-the-art seats thanks to an incredible gift from an anonymous donor.
Save the date to see the talented artists of the Ryan Opera Center
Save the date to see the talented artists of the Ryan Opera Center
Join us for Rising Stars in Concert, a showcase performance starring Ensemble members of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center with members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra conducted by Ari Pelto.
Patron feature: Bill and Rhoda Ann Miller
Patron feature: Bill and Rhoda Ann Miller
We recently sat down with Bill and Rhoda Ann Miller, longtime subscribers and members of the Near North Chapter, as well as the Overture Society. Bill and Rhoda Ann started with single operas and condensed subscriptions, but in 1993 decided to become full season subscribers because according to Rhoda Ann, "it was simply too fabulous!" not to include everything.
