Welcome to October with Lyric, where if you need to unplug and feed your soul, we have the beautiful performances to help you do just that. We're celebrating a four-star opening of Orphée et Eurydice featuring the Lyric debut of The Joffrey Ballet (just three performances left — two of which are being taped for Great Performances on PBS and you can be in the audience if you act quickly). We're getting ready to open a star-studded Rigoletto in a new-to-Chicago production. And we're looking ahead to Wagner's thrilling Die Walküre, opening November 1 in a new production, with nearly 100 members of the Lyric Orchestra just waiting to blow your hair back with "The Ride of the Valkyries!" This month's Lyric Notes also highlights The Scorpions' Sting, our opera for young people (Oct 14 & 15), a gala masquerade for young professionals, an invitation to sing with us at Lyric with Choir! Choir! Choir! and much more. With so many ways to make music part of your life, we look forward to seeing you at Lyric this month!
Richard Wagner’s monumental Die Walküre opens on November 1 in a brand-new production. This riveting and devastating drama explores complex relationships between brother and sister, husband and wife, father and daughter.
In support of our new Ring cycle, we are once again offering the opportunity to join the Valhalla Circle, a giving society tailor-made for fans of Wagner’s epic masterpiece.
Rigoletto marks the first time baritone Quinn Kelsey and tenor Matthew Polenzani have starred together in a Lyric production. These Ryan Opera Center alumni are highly sought after worldwide, and they cherish their ongoing association with Lyric.
Lyric Unlimited presents The Scorpions' Sting at the Studebaker Theater this October 14 and 15. A family-friendly opera geared towards kids ages 7-12, this 45-minute musical adventure will delight audiences of all ages!
If you find yourself singing along to your favorite songs in the shower or in your car, you’re not alone. Warm up those vocal cords and get ready to become a member of a beautifully-unified choir in just 90 minutes.
Last month, Lyric Unlimited, Lyric’s education and community engagement arm, and the Chicago Urban League, an organization that for more than 100 years has opened the doors of opportunity for African Americans in Chicago, announced the exciting news that they will be joining forces on a new groundbreaking, multi-year program, EmpowerYouth! Igniting Creativity through the Arts.
Students and young professionals looking for ways to support their favorite arts organization, network with other young opera fans, and gain new experiences need look no further! From College Night events to glamorous fundraising galas and board leadership opportunities, there are many ways for young adults to engage with Lyric.
Lyric Notes is part of the Innovation Initiative made possible by Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan.