September 17. 2021 - October 09. 2021
September 17. 2021 - October 09. 2021
Lyric’s riveting season opener is the inaugural production of Music Director Enrique Mazzola's tenure, and a brand-new production from Sir David McVicar. Adapting one of the greatest tragedies written by his hero, Shakespeare, Verdi created a stunning portrait of the most power-hungry couple who ever trod a stage. Macbeth’s bloody ascent to the throne of Scotland — led and supported by his wife’s own consuming ambition — results in disaster for them both. Verdi brings them to blazing life in a score that bristles with energy and endless excitement. Grand-scale arias, hair-raising duets, stupendous ensembles — they’re all here, in the first genuine masterpiece of Verdi’s career.
* Lyric debut
** Ryan Opera Center alumnus
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Sylvia Neil & Daniel Fischel
Robert & Penelope Steiner Family Foundation
Julie & Roger Baskes
Additional support is provided by Lyric Opera of Chicago's Production Circle.
A co-production of Lyric Opera of Chicago and Canadian Opera Company.
