With the last performances of 2018 finished, it's time to celebrate the holidays! In this month's issue, browse our holiday gift guide and be inspired to find that perfect gift for the friends and family in your life. When the second half of our season is back in 2019, we return with La bohème and Cendrillon, two fan favorites that opened to rave reviews earlier in the season. Do remember to get your tickets to experience a pair of highly anticipated Lyric debuts — Nina Stemme in the title role of Elektra with conductor Donald Runnicles on the podium, opening February 2.
As always, we are grateful for your support and for your generosity in sharing the gift of Lyric with others. We couldn't do it without you.
Happy Holidays!
If you missed Lyric’s captivating new coproduction of Puccini’s beloved La bohème in October, you have eight more chances to laugh and cry with the young Bohemians in January.
What to get for the person who has everything? An unforgettable music experience, of course! We’ve got some gift ideas for you that will help you skip the lines at the mall and make a lasting impression on your friends, family, and colleagues this holiday season.
Chicago has fallen in love with Cendrillon! Massenet’s version of the Cinderella story has captivated audiences and critics alike, with four-star reviews from both major newspapers.
The magnificent singing you hear at Lyric Opera of Chicago throughout the season is made possible each year by the generosity of loyal patrons just like you.
The leading lady and conductor of Strauss’s Elektra are both making hugely anticipated Lyric debuts. Nina Stemme and Donald Runnicles arrive here as true luminaries of opera, enormously sought after and rapturously acclaimed worldwide.
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Photos: Robert Kusel, Pascal Victor/Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, Todd Rosenberg, Philip Newton/Seattle Opera, Jaclyn Simpson