Les Troyens By the Numbers
Les Troyens By the Numbers
A timeless tale of conflict set to gorgeous French-romantic music by 19th-century composer Hector Berlioz, Les Troyens requires massive forces and resources to stage.
November 2016 Lyric Notes
Welcome to Lyric Notes, Lyric Opera of Chicago's eNewsletter
The celebratory month of November has opened and all of us at Lyric have been thrilled by the cheers from critics and audiences alike for our 62nd season. We are also grateful for your support of the work we do and invite you to join us for some amazing on-stage performances all month long. In just a few days, Lyric will be presenting the biggest opera never before performed on our stage — Hector Berlioz's Les Troyens (The Trojans). Grand and glorious, Les Troyens is rarely performed because of its enormous scale. Lyric's all-new production is led by a world-class cast including Susan Graham, Christine Goerke and Brandon Jovanovich. You can learn more in this issue and then rush to get your tickets for one of only five performances. There's much more — legendary bass Ferruccio Furlanetto's returns to Lyric in his favorite role, Don Quichotte, starting November 19; you'll get a glimpse of Lyric's all-new production of everyone's favorite first opera — The Magic Flute and learn more about other special ways to connect with Lyric as we enter the holiday season.
Join the Trojans Circle
Join the Trojans Circle
A larger-than-life story of duty, loyalty, love, and destiny: THIS is Les Troyens. Your larger-than-life opportunity: joining Lyric Opera's Trojans Circle.
The Magic Flute – A Fairy Tale for the Holidays!
The Magic Flute – A Fairy Tale for the Holidays!
This year, we celebrate 225 years of Mozart’s delightful, enchanting fairy tale The Magic Flute entertaining audiences, and Lyric is bringing a new production of this charming classic to Chicago just in time for the holidays.
Don Quichotte — Dream Big. Live with Honor. Be a Legend.
Don Quichotte — Dream Big. Live with Honor. Be a Legend.
Massenet’s Don Quichotte was inspired by Cervantes's Don Quixote, the story of an eccentric idealist and self-proclaimed knight errant who tilts at windmills and fights for the honor of his lady love.
Lyric's Leading Ladies Earn Acclaim Around the Globe This Season
Lyric's Leading Ladies Earn Acclaim Around the Globe This Season
When they’re not astounding Chicago audiences in unforgettable performances and highly anticipated debuts, Lyric’s leading ladies are winning praise for tackling opera’s most impressive roles in the world’s major houses.
Lyric Unlimited is All Around the Town
Lyric Unlimited is All Around the Town
Lyric Unlimited, Lyric’s department devoted to education, community engagement, and new artistic initiatives, is pleased to present unique and stimulating events taking place all over the city.
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