Celebrate the beauty of the natural world through Renée Fleming’s artistry while supporting local organizations dedicated to protecting and restoring our environment at Lyric's Community Conservation Fair at "Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene" on February 5.
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Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene
February 05. 2026
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February 05. 2026
Renée Fleming in Recital Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene
International superstar Renée Fleming makes her much-anticipated return to the Lyric Opera of Chicago stage with a program based on her 2023 Grammy-winning Best Classical Vocal Solo Album. Created in partnership with the National Geographic Society, Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene blends classic Romantic Era works and contemporary works in a program that captures the evolution of the human experience in nature.
With video curated by the National Geographic Society, Renée Fleming and pianist Inon Barnatan create an eclectic performance that allows audiences the opportunity for reflection on the beauty of our planet and to rekindle a love for the natural world through song.
- Running Time: 2 hours, including 1 intermission
- Location: Lyric Opera House
Articles
By: Roger Pines
On February 5, Renée Fleming appears in her first solo recital at Lyric — “Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene" — with pianist Inon Barnatan.
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Renée Fleming is no stranger to Lyric Opera of Chicago. While the Grammy Award-winning soprano has performed at every major opera house around the world, on the soundtracks of Oscar-winning films, and even at the Super Bowl, we have been proud to call her a member of the Lyric family for more than 30 years.
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Partners
In conjunction with the performance, Lyric will host a Community Conservation Fair on the Mezzanine level beginning at 5:30 p.m. and during intermission, connecting the themes explored on stage with local environmental action. The fair brings together Chicagoland organizations dedicated to conservation, education, and stewardship, offering audiences a chance to learn more about efforts to protect and restore the region’s natural resources.
Program book
Go inside this production of Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene with engaging articles, notes from the director, a complete plot synopsis, artist bios, and more.
Credits
Header photo: Andrew Eccles