In this edition of our e-newsletter read the rave reviews from Lyric's "electrifying" La traviata (through March 22) and learn more about the Lyric premiere of Handel's Ariodante — one of the greatest glories of Baroque opera, onstage until March 17. With West Side Story rehearsals starting in just one month, we offer an inside look at what it takes to put such a grand scale Broadway production on our stage. Plus don't forget there's still time to get your tickets for the Renée Fleming 25th Anniversary Concert & Gala, a night of celebration that you won't soon forget!
We hope you enjoy this new issue and we look forward to welcoming you back to Lyric!
Renée Fleming is one of the most brilliant and beloved artists of our time. On March 23 we’ll celebrate Renée’s extraordinary relationship with Lyric in an unforgettable concert, featuring many of today’s most renowned artists.
Sometimes opera takes you to completely unexpected, dramatically powerful, provocative places -- if you’re open to new experiences. That’s certainly the case with the Lyric premiere of Handel’s Ariodante, on multiple levels.
Gorgeous music. A beautiful, heartbreaking story, memorably told. Terrific performances across the board. Lavish over-the-top costumes for the party scenes. What’s not to love? Lyric’s La traviata continues through March 22 -- don’t miss it!
Gorgeous music. A beautiful, heartbreaking story, memorably told. Terrific performances across the board. Lavish over-the-top costumes for the party scenes. What’s not to love? Lyric’s La traviata continues through March 22 -- don’t miss it!
Gorgeous music. A beautiful, heartbreaking story, memorably told. Terrific performances across the board. Lavish over-the-top costumes for the party scenes. What’s not to love? Lyric’s La traviata continues through March 22 -- don’t miss it!
If you could pick just one word to describe what opera means to you, personally, what would that word be?
How does a director approach bringing an opera based in recent American history to life for today's audiences? Lyric Notes went to a rehearsal to talk with Director Matthew Ozawa to learn more.
When audiences see West Side Story at Lyric this spring, they will experience Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s glorious musical with all the resources provided by a great opera house.
Lyric Notes is part of the Innovation Initiative made possible by Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan.
Photos: Robert Kusel, Pascal Victor/Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, Todd Rosenberg, Philip Newton/Seattle Opera, Jaclyn Simpson, Cory Weaver, Lynn Lane/Houston Grand Opera