Macbeth Commentary by Colin Ure
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September 17. 2021 - October 09. 2021
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September 17. 2021 - October 09. 2021
New production Macbeth
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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.
- Language: Sung in Italian with projected English texts
- Running Time: 3 hours with 1 intermission
- Location: Lyric Opera House
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Christian Van Horn as Banquo in Macbeth (2021/22 Season).
Photo: Ken Howard
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Craig Colclough as Macbeth (2021/22 Season).
Photo: Ken Howard
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Sondra Radvanovsky as Lady Macbeth in Macbeth (2021/22 Season).
Photo: Ken Howard
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A scene from Macbeth (2021|22 Season).
Photo: Ken Howard
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Sondra Radvanovsky as Lady Macbeth and the company of Macbeth (2021/22).
Photo: Ken Howard
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Craig Colclough as Macbeth and the company of Macbeth (2021/22).
Photo: Ken Howard
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Christian Van Horn as Banquo and Craig Colclough as Macbeth in Macbeth (2021/22 Season).
Photo: Ken Howard
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Craig Colclough as Macbeth and Sondra Radvanovsky as Lady Macbeth in Macbeth (2021/22 Season).
Photo: Ken Howard
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Joshua Guerrero as Macduff in Macbeth (2021/22 Season).
Photo: Ken Howard
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A scene from Macbeth (2021/22 Season).
Photo: Ken Howard
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Meet the artists
* Lyric debut
** Ryan Opera Center alumnus
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Lyric Opera Commentaries are sponsored by the Patrick G. & Shirley Welsh Ryan Foundation in memory of their parents.
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The music featured is generously furnished by Warner Classics.
A project of the Women’s Board.
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Maestro Enrique Mazzola is generously sponsored by the following members of the Enrique Circle
Alice & John Butler
Sylvia Neil & Daniel Fischel
Robert & Penelope Steiner Family Foundation
The Enrique Circle is comprised of Lyric’s most dedicated supporters who are committed to championing Maestro Enrique Mazzola's exciting artistic vision and legacy.
Lyric’s new co-production of Verdi’s Macbeth is generously made possible by
Abbott
Julie & Roger Baskes
Marlys A. Beider
Patricia A. Kenney & Gregory J. O'Leary
Additional support is provided by Lyric Opera of Chicago's Production Circle.
A co-production of Lyric Opera of Chicago and Canadian Opera Company.