2016|17 Season videos
Get an inside look at what's on stage at Lyric! Learn more about the operas, musicals, and other productions our 2016/17 season with exclusive artist interviews, backstage looks, musical highlights, and trailers. Watch videos from Das Rheingold, Lucia di Lammermoor, Les Troyens (The Trojans), Don Quichotte, The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte), Norma, Carmen, Eugene Onegin, My Fair Lady, and more.
Das Rheingold videos
See what critics are saying about Das Rheingold at Lyric Opera
Lyric’s ambitious new Ring starts with Das Rheingold in 2016, conducted by our own celebrated music director, Sir Andrew Davis. We’ll meet the Rhinemaidens, guardians of magical gold that can be transformed into a ring that grants its owner unlimited power.
Das Rheingold in Rehearsal
Catch a Behind-the-scenes look at Lyric's new production of Wagner's Das Rheingold.
Marie–Jeanne Lecca on the Costumes of Das Rheingold
Hear from costume designer, Marie-Jeanne Lecca, about her design process for the fabulous costumes in Lyric's Das Rheingold.
Director, David Pountney on What Makes Das Rheingold so great!
In this video, Director, David Pountney, tells you why Richard Wagner's Das Rheingold is such a wonderful opera, especially for first-timers.
Das Rheingold Trailer
The Rhinemaidens are guarding magic gold. If anyone renounces love and then makes the gold into a ring, he will become all-powerful.
3 Things to Listen for with Sir Andrew Davis - Das Rheingold
Lucia di Lammermoor videos
See what critics are saying about Lucia di Lammermoor at Lyric Opera
If you cherish the classic tale of star-crossed love in Romeo and Juliet, then Lucia di Lammermoor will sweep you away with its intense romance. This beautiful period production features a star cast that is not to be missed.
Conductor Enrique Mazzola on the magic of Lucia di Lammermoor
A Conversation with Anthony Freud and Albina Shagimuratova
A Taste of Lucia di Lammermoor
Lucia di Lammermoor at Lyric Opera
Lyric's Costume Director, Maureen Reilly, on the costumes of Lucia di Lammermoor
Costume Director, Maureen Reilly, talks about the beautiful costumes of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor.
Lucia di Lammermoor Trailer
Lucia and Edgardo are in love. Edgardo, the last of his family, is the enemy of Enrico, Lucia’s brother. While Edgardo is away on a secret diplomatic mission, Enrico – having learned that his sister is in love with Edgardo – uses forged letters to make Lucia believe that Edgardo has been unfaithful.
3 Things to Listen for with Sir Andrew Davis - Lucia di Lammermoor
Les Troyens (The Trojans) videos
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Grand and glorious in its musical and dramatic breadth, this operatic retelling of Virgil’s Aeneid is rarely performed because of its enormous scale.
Director Tim Albery on the design of The Trojans
The Trojans director, Tim Albery, gives you some insight into the spectacular set design of Lyric's new production of Berlioz's Les Troyens.
Soprano Christine Goerke on what she loves about The Trojans
The Trojans soprano, Christine Goerke, gives you some insight into what she enjoys most about performing in Lyric's new production of Berlioz's Les Troyens.
Designer Tobias Hoheisel on what makes The Trojans extraordinary
Don Quichotte videos
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More than half a century before Man of La Mancha, Massenet brought Cervantes’s universally beloved dreamer Don Quixote to the operatic stage.
Director Matthew Ozawa on why you need to come and see Don Quixote
Lyric's Assistant Stage Director Elise Sandell gives you her Elevator Pitch for Don Quixote
3 Things to Listen for with Sir Andrew Davis - Don Quixote
The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte) videos
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Who can fail to be delighted and moved by the triumph of love and goodness in The Magic Flute? Join us for this operatic fairytale as Prince Tamino strives for the hand of Pamina, accompanied by his lovable sidekick Papageno.
3 Things to Listen for with Sir Andrew Davis - The Magic Flute
Meet the "furry" stars of Lyric's The Magic Flute
Opera isn't just for the dogs! Well in this case, maybe it is. Get a look at the daily routine of the 2 cutest stars in Lyric Opera's production of Mozart's The Magic Flute.
Hear from Kathryn Lewek, about Lyric's The Magic Flute
Storytime with Sir Andrew Davis - The Magic Flute
Director Neil Armfield takes us inside The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute - HGTV House Tour
Director Neil Armfield on why you need to see The Magic Flute
Lyric Opera presents Mozart's The Magic Flute
Norma videos
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If you’re drawn to vocal acrobatics, Bellini’s Druid priestess Norma will thrill and astonish you. The absolute pinnacle for any prima donna with the technical prowess, sumptuous voice, and dramatic fire to master its perilous challenges, Norma stands as a crowning jewel of the bel canto repertoire.
Sondra Radvanovsky on the stamina it takes to play Norma
Bellini's Norma in 90 Seconds
Sondra Radvanosky and Russell Thomas, the two stars of Lyric's production of Bellini's Norma, give a very brief summary of the plot.
3 Things to Listen for with Sir Andrew Davis - Norma
Director Kevin Newbury invites you to see Bellini's Norma
Sondra Radvanovsky is Norma
World-Acclaimed soprano, Sondra Radvanovsky, joins an incredible cast to bring Bellini's Norma to the Lyric Opera stage.
Carmen videos
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Opera has plenty of femmes fatales, but there’s only one Carmen. Her allure proves spellbinding as she seduces a hapless corporal and then a dashing bullfighter.
3 Things to Listen for with Sir Andrew Davis - Carmen
Bizet's Carmen in rehearsal at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Director Rob Ashford on why you need to see Carmen
Award-winning director Rob Ashford invites you to Carmen
Lyric Opera presents Bizet's Carmen (Teaser)
Opera has plenty of femmes fatales, but there’s only one Carmen. Her allure proves spellbinding as she seduces a hapless corporal and then a dashing bullfighter.
Eugene Onegin videos
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Intensely passionate drama set to some of opera’s most sweeping, soulful, and heartstoppingly beautiful music — that is Eugene Onegin. Tatiana is a lovesick country girl, and Onegin is the sophisticated young man who callously spurns her love before realizing, too late, what a mistake he’s made.
A Taste of the Letter Scene in Eugene Onegin
Ana María Martínez soars in Eugene Onegin.
Ana María Martínez and Mariusz Kwiecień talk about their inspiration for Eugene Onegin
The stars of Lyric's upcoming production of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin invite you to see for yourself what makes this show so wonderful.
The Story of Eugene Onegin as told by Ana María Martínez and Mariusz Kwiecień
Ana María Martínez and Mariusz Kwiecień invite you to Eugene Onegin
The stars of Lyric's upcoming production of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin invite you to see for yourself what makes this show so wonderful.
3 Things to Listen for with Sir Andrew Davis - Eugene Onegin
Lyric Opera presents Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin (Teaser)
Intensely passionate drama set to some of opera’s most sweeping, soulful, and heartstoppingly beautiful music — that is Eugene Onegin. Tatiana is a lovesick country girl, and Onegin is the sophisticated young man who callously spurns her love before realizing, too late, what a mistake he’s made.
My Fair Lady videos
Hear what audiences are saying about My Fair Lady!
Audiences of all ages are raving about Lyric's production of Lerner and Loewe's musical My Fair Lady!
Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady
When it opened on Broadway, it swept the Tony Awards. When it premiered as a film, it won eight Oscars.
My Fair Lady-Behind the Scenes in Production (Photo Slideshow)
Go behind the scenes and get a peek into what is happening backstage at Lyric's production of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady.
Excerpt from Lyric's My Fair Lady (Little Bit Of Luck)
When it opened on Broadway, it swept the Tony Awards. When it premiered as a film, it won eight Oscars.
Excerpt from Lyric's My Fair Lady (Wouldn't It Be Loverly)
When it opened on Broadway, it swept the Tony Awards. When it premiered as a film, it won eight Oscars.
Insights into the Complex Leading Characters of My Fair Lady with director Robert Carsen
Gain some insights from director Robert Carsen into the complexities of the two leading characters in Lyric's upcoming production of My Fair Lady.
My Fair Lady: By The Numbers!
Get a sense of the scope and size of Lyric's production of the Lerner and Loewe classic, My Fair Lady.
Excerpt from Lyric's My Fair Lady (The Rain in Spain)
When it opened on Broadway, it swept the Tony Awards. When it premiered as a film, it won eight Oscars.
Excerpt from Lyric's My Fair Lady (Get Me to the Church on Time)
When it opened on Broadway, it swept the Tony Awards. When it premiered as a film, it won eight Oscars.
Getting to Know the cast of My Fair Lady
Get to know the My Fair Lady cast members Richard E. Grant (Henry Higgens), Lisa O'Hare (Eliza Doolittle), Bryce Pinkham (Freddy Eynsford-Hill), Choreographer Lynn Page and Conductor David Chase.
Insights into the music of My Fair Lady with David Chase
Gain some insights from conductor David Chase into how Lerner and Loewe created such a glorious score and story in Lyric's upcoming production of My Fair Lady.
Insights into the design of My Fair Lady with Robert Carsen
Gain some insights into how director Robert Carsen and his team brought the world of London to life in Lyric's upcoming production of My Fair Lady.
Behind the Scenes of Lyric's My Fair Lady in rehearsal
Go behind the scenes and get a peek into rehearsals for Lyric's upcoming production of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady.
An invitation from the cast of My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady cast members Richard E. Grant (Henry Higgens), Lisa O'Hare (Eliza Doolittle), Bryce Pinkham (Freddy Eynsford-Hill), Choreographer Lynn Page and Conductor David Chase give you a whole lot of reasons to visit them in London.
Insights into the character of Freddy Eynsford-Hill with Bryce Pinkham
Gain some insights into how Bryce Pinkham will bring the character of Freddy Hill to life in Lyric's upcoming production of My Fair Lady.
Insights into the character of Henry Higgins with Richard E. Grant
Gain some insights into how Richard E. Grant will bring the character of Henry Higgins to life in Lyric's upcoming production of My Fair Lady.
Insights into the character of Eliza Doolittle with Lisa O'Hare
Gain some insights into how Lisa O'hare will bring the character of Eliza Doolittle to life in Lyric's upcoming production of My Fair Lady.
Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady: Rehearsals Begin
Step inside the first meeting with the cast and artistic team of Lyric's production of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady.
Behind the Scenes of Lyric's My Fair Lady Photo Shoot
Go behind the scenes and meet the two stars, Richard E. Grant and Lisa O'Hare, of Lyric's upcoming production of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady.
The Costumes of My Fair Lady
Get a sneak-peek at the glorious costumes of Lyric's upcoming production of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady.
Lyric Opera presents My Fair Lady
When it opened on Broadway, it swept the Tony Awards. When it premiered as a film, it won eight Oscars.
More videos from the 2016|17 season
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Come experience the magic of Lyric Opera in our fabulous 2016/17 season. Wagner's Das Rheingold, Donizetti's Lucia Di Lammermoor, Berlioz's Les Troyens, Massenet's Don Quichotte, Mozart's The Magic Flute, Bellini's Norma, Bizet's Carmen, & Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin!
Lawrence Brownlee on Charlie Parker's Yardbird
Lawrence Brownlee talks about his upcoming recital with Eric Owens
Photo: Todd Rosenberg (The Magic Flute)