Donor Serenade | 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.

November 27, 2018

Double the Impact of Your Gift on #GivingTuesday

Double the Impact of Your Gift on #GivingTuesday

Lyric is thrilled to be a part of #GivingTuesday again this year! What’s #GivingTuesday? It’s a social movement dedicated to celebrating how everyday acts of generosity by ordinary people make the extraordinary happen...

10 Totally "Looney" Facts about Wagner and the Ring cycle

10 Totally "Looney" Facts about Wagner and the Ring cycle

Wagner’s Ring cycle sits at the highest echelon of classic music. Here are some facts that will help bring it down to earth for you.

The Science of Opera

The Science of Opera

While we know that the studies of math and music have often been linked, with music theory appearing mathematical and with analytical approach, as well as music being particularly vital in early childhood development, the most fascinating studies now are about the body’s physical reaction to music...

Donor Spotlight - Corporate Partnerships

Donor Spotlight - Corporate Partnerships

Creativity on the stage and behind the scenes has defined Lyric as a preeminent artistic and cultural leader, making a deep impact on the international opera landscape and across communities right here in Chicago. Lyric is grateful for the thousands of individuals, corporations, and foundations counted among its core community of donors...

Try Your Hand at Opera Trivia

Try Your Hand at Opera Trivia

What is Verdi’s birth date?