Upcoming shows

Celebrate music of the Spanish-speaking world with a free virtual concert starring and hosted by renowned soprano and Lyric favorite Ana María Martínez. Presented by The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, the concert also features prominent Ryan Opera Center alumni—tenors René Barbera, David Portillo, Mario Rojas, and bass-baritone Richard Ollarsaba—and two current 2020/21 Ensemble members—soprano Denis Vélez and baritone Ricardo José Rivera. These engaging artists will perform a dynamic selection of some of their favorite music from Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala, Argentina, and Spain, with piano accompaniment by Ryan Opera Center music director Craig Terry and current Ensemble pianist Chris Reynolds.

Verdi's choruses are some of the most exhilarating experiences in opera. Whether you're a longtime opera fan or a casual listener, the power of Verdi’s choral melodies have the power to move you and thrill you with the sheer splendor and beauty of their sound. In a stirring new digital series, the three maestri of Lyric—Music Director Sir Andrew Davis, Music Director Designate Enrique Mazzola, and Chorus Master Michael Black—will each conduct two grand Verdi choruses, performed by members of the Lyric Opera Chorus, recorded from the safety of the artists’ homes. The fun begins as we share them here and spotlight one masterpiece per week — giving you the chance to vote for your audience favorite!