March 24. 2023 - April 08. 2023
March 24. 2023 - April 08. 2023
Sure to be one of the most widely heralded musical events of 2022/23, Proximity is a gripping, powerful trio of new works that confronts head-on some of the greatest challenges affecting us as a society: yearning for connection in a world driven by technology; the devastating impact of gun violence on cities and neighborhoods; and the need to respect and protect our natural resources. As the story zooms in and out from the individual to the community to the cosmic, we find ourselves in a compelling snapshot of 21st century life, with all of its complex intersections and commonalities. This new Lyric commission, bringing together a complement of some of the most important creative minds of our time, including winners of the Pulitzer Prize, Grammy Awards, and the MacArthur Genius Grant, promises to be by turns riveting, provocative, and inspiring.
The Walkers Composed by Daniel Bernard Roumain with libretto by Anna Deavere Smith.
Four Portraits Composed by Caroline Shaw with libretto by Caroline Shaw and Jocelyn Clark.
Night Composed by John Luther Adams with libretto by John Haines.
Lyric's world premiere of Proximity is generously made possible by OPERA America.
Additional support is provided by Lyric Opera of Chicago's Production Circle.
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Director
Curator
Featured Artist
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Chorus Master
KAZEM ABDULLAH *
CONDUCTOR
JASON H. THOMPSON
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
KAITLYN PIETRAS
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
* Lyric debut
