Rising Stars in Concert

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Rising Stars in Concert

Enjoy a program of rarely-heard operatic gems in the annual showcase of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center: Rising Stars in Concert. Featuring members of the 2020/21 Ensemble, the performance will be led by conductor Christopher Allen, with Ryan Opera Center pianist Chris Reynolds and a chamber ensemble of Lyric Opera Orchestra members.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear the talented artists from one of the world's leading artist-development programs in a concert designed to showcase their outstanding abilities.

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"Suzel, buon dì” (Cherry Duet) with Martin Luther Clark & Denis Vélez

Spring has sprung! In this cheery excerpt from Lyric's 2021 Rising Stars in Concert, tenor Martin Luther Clark (Fritz) and soprano Denis Vélez (Suzel) sing of the beauty of flowers and spring in the Cherry Duet, "Suzel, buon dì," from Mascagni's L'AMICO FRITZ.

Join us for Rising Stars in Concert

Enjoy a program of rarely-heard operatic gems in the annual showcase of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center: Rising Stars in Concert. Featuring members of the 2020/21 Ensemble, the performance will be led by conductor Christopher Allen, with Ryan Opera Center pianist Chris Reynolds and a chamber ensemble of Lyric Opera Orchestra members.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear the talented artists from one of the world's leading artist-development programs in a concert designed to showcase their outstanding abilities.

Program notes

Program notes

Program notes

Enjoy a program of rarely-heard operatic gems in the annual showcase of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center: Rising Stars in Concert. We invite you to learn more about the artists and explore each piece through the program notes.

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Streaming guide

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Meet the artists

Featured Members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra:
Robert Hanford, Violin I
John Macfarlane, Violin II
Terri Van Valkinburgh, Viola
Calum Cook, Cello
Ian Hallas, Bass
Chris Reynolds, Keyboards

 

*** Ryan Opera Center Ensemble

Rising Stars in Concert is generously made possible by

Lead Sponsor

with additional support from Sponsors

Marlys A. Beider

Dr. Scholl Foundation

Sue & Melvin Gray

Chauncey & Marion D. McCormick Family Foundation

Patricia A. Kenney & Gregory J. O’Leary

Lois B. Siegel

Thierer Family Foundation

Rising Stars Host Committee

Daniel J. Bender

Erika E. Erich

Dr. Nora Jaskowiak & Mr. Matthew Hinerfeld

Jeanne LaDuke

Philip G. Lumpkin

Phyllis Neiman