Lyric Opera of Chicago - Chicago | 6 May 2024 |
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Hansel und GretelLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 5 |
An exuberantly elegant Hänsel und Gretel at Lyric Opera of Chicago |
9 Feb 23 / Seen and Heard |
Hunger games |
5 Feb 23 / parterre box |
Gingerbread redemption |
31 Jan 23 / Newcity Stage |
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‘Hansel and Gretel’ lightens the gloom with beautiful music, eye-opening imagery |
27 Jan 23 / Chicago Sun-Times |
Lyric Opera’s darkly Freudian “Hansel and Gretel” returns in worthy revival |
27 Jan 23 / Classical Review |
Le Comte OryLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 9 |
Delightful vocalism in Rossini’s Le comte Ory at Lyric Opera of Chicago |
2 Dec 22 / Seen and Heard |
The rake outmaneuvered |
23 Nov 22 / ConcertoNet (English) |
The Don and the Count |
22 Nov 22 / Chicago Reader |
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There are delights and twists at every turn, the highlight production of the Mazzola era thus far |
17 Nov 22 / Newcity Stage |
Down for the comte |
17 Nov 22 / parterre box |
Stylish singing, only fitful funny in Lyric Opera’s “Le Comte Ory” |
16 Nov 22 / Classical Review |
It only took 194 years and it was worth the wait |
16 Nov 22 / Broadway World |
Lyric introduces two operas to its vast repertoire |
15 Nov 22 / Hyde Park Herald |
Rossini’s comic ‘Le Comte Ory’ a triumph at Lyric Opera of Chicago |
15 Nov 22 / Chicago Sun-Times |
Don CarlosLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 11 |
Verdi’s Don Carlos in an impressive performance at Chicago’s Lyric Opera |
30 Nov 22 / Seen and Heard |
A vocal triumph nonetheless! |
27 Nov 22 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Epic French version is potent despite stark set |
24 Nov 22 / Chicago on the Aisle |
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The Don and the Count |
22 Nov 22 / Chicago Reader |
Three dimensions |
22 Nov 22 / parterre box |
Verdi’s Don Carlos goes the distance at Lyric Opera |
20 Nov 22 / Third Coast Review |
Verdi’s ‘Don Carlo(s)’ Given Both Treatments In New York, Chicago |
19 Nov 22 / Classical Voice North America |
Lyric introduces two operas to its vast repertoire |
15 Nov 22 / Hyde Park Herald |
Grandeur au Minimal |
15 Nov 22 / Newcity Stage |
Women spark “Don Carlos” to elevate Lyric’s low-voltage Verdi |
11 Nov 22 / Classical Review |
With its first ‘Don Carlos’ production, Lyric Opera soars to heights seldom seen |
11 Nov 22 / Chicago Sun-Times |
ErnaniLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 9 |
Tamara Wilson soars with lyrical beauty through the musical line |
5 Nov 22 / Opera Today |
Ascoltare Ernani |
6 Oct 22 / L'Ape musicale |
Verdi’s early ‘Ernani’ soars as stellar cast lights up fraught tale |
1 Oct 22 / Classical Voice North America |
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Verdi’s Ernani Returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago in a compelling performance |
19 Sep 22 / Seen and Heard |
Lyric Opera opens with a Verdian banquet |
13 Sep 22 / Newcity Stage |
‘Ernani’ opens Lyric Opera season with strong singing and playing, awkward staging |
13 Sep 22 / Chicago Sun-Times |
Power and precision |
13 Sep 22 / parterre box |
Honor smites love in Verdi's Ernani at Lyric |
13 Sep 22 / Hyde Park Herald |
An outstanding cast rides over the rough edges of “Ernani” to open Lyric Opera season |
11 Sep 22 / Classical Review |
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Jose Maria Condemi speaks out over 'Ernani' revival
Jose Maria Condemi is speaking out against the Lyric Opera of Chicago regarding the revival of Verdi’s “Ernani.”
Jose Maria Condemi is speaking out against the Lyric Opera of Chicago regarding the revival of Verdi’s “Ernani.”
The Brightness of LightLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 1 |
A triumphant premiere of The Brightness of Light at Lyric Opera of Chicago |
12 Oct 22 / Seen and Heard |
Fiddler on the RoofLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 4 |
“Laiden with happiness and tears” |
2 Oct 22 / parterre box |
This is the story of the human condition brought to life on a grand scale |
22 Sep 22 / Broadway World |
A 'Fiddler' for our time |
20 Sep 22 / Hyde Park Herald |
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Lyric Opera’s rethinking of classic musical emphasizes its historical reality as well as its wit |
20 Sep 22 / Chicago Sun-Times |
Fire Shut Up in My BonesLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 3 |
In the line of ‘Fire’ |
3 Apr 22 / parterre box |
A complex, emotionally charged life’s journey |
26 Mar 22 / Chicago Sun-Times |
‘Fire Shut Up in My Bones’ at Lyric Opera is Terence Blanchard’s groundbreaking work, full of joy and pain |
26 Mar 22 / Chicago Tribune |
ToscaLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 7 |
Memorable performance of Puccini’s Tosca at Lyric Opera of Chicago |
29 Mar 22 / Seen and Heard |
Same as it ever was |
29 Mar 22 / parterre box |
Thrilling night at the opera |
22 Mar 22 / Newcity Stage |
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Love hurts so good in Lyric’s Tosca |
16 Mar 22 / Third Coast Review |
With two remarkable debuts, Lyric Opera delivers a rich and compelling “Tosca” |
14 Mar 22 / Chicago Classical Review |
Lyric Opera’s straightforward approach to ‘Tosca’ serves the love story well |
14 Mar 22 / Chicago Sun-Times |
‘Tosca’ at Lyric Opera of Chicago reflects the dangers that art and lovers face today |
14 Mar 22 / Chicago Tribune |
Florencia en el AmazonasLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 7 |
The river of dreams |
30 Nov 21 / parterre box |
On a love boat in the time of cholera |
21 Nov 21 / Hyde Park Herald |
Lyric Opera rides the powerful waves of genuine musical magic in ‘Florencia en el Amazonas’ |
17 Nov 21 / WTTW |
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Magic of a jungle river runs aground as drama |
17 Nov 21 / Chicago on the Aisle |
Inspired by Gabriel García Márquez, a Spanish-language opera finally docks at Lyric Opera |
15 Nov 21 / Chicago Tribune |
Catán’s glorious music makes up for fitful vocal magic in Lyric Opera’s “Florencia” |
15 Nov 21 / Chicago Classical Review |
Spanish-language ‘Florencia en el Amazonas’ arrives at Lyric Opera in grand style |
15 Nov 21 / Chicago Sun-Times |
Die ZauberflöteLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 6 |
Lyric brings fresh magic to Mozart’s ‘Flute’ with silent film look and, yes, pink elephants |
17 Nov 21 / Chicago on the Aisle |
What a concept! |
17 Nov 21 / Chicago Reader |
There is sensory overload, and very little humanity |
11 Nov 21 / parterre box |
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At Lyric Opera of Chicago, ‘Magic Flute’ is a chilly Berlin import, with digital animation than can upstage the singers |
5 Nov 21 / Chicago Tribune |
Mozart for Dummies: Lyric Opera chops up, dumbs down “Magic Flute” in animated travesty |
5 Nov 21 / Chicago Classical Review |
‘The Magic Flute’ takes its cues from Monty Python, silent films, Victorian greeting cards — and it’s fabulous |
5 Nov 21 / Chicago Sun-Times |
MacbethLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 11 |
Lady willpower |
12 Oct 21 / parterre box |
Verdi’s Macbeth opens Lyric Opera of Chicago 2021–22 Season |
9 Oct 21 / Opera Today |
Opera is back – hooray! |
2 Oct 21 / Classical Voice North America |
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A haunted and haunting production of Verdi’s ‘Macbeth’ opens Lyric Opera’s 2021-22 season |
30 Sep 21 / WTTW |
Admirable Verdi’s Macbeth inaugurates the 2021-2022 season of Lyric Opera of Chicago |
24 Sep 21 / Seen and Heard |
Lyric Opera, sporting houseful of new seats, reopens with bloody (but beautiful) ‘Macbeth’ |
23 Sep 21 / Chicago on the Aisle |
Risking all for opera - a gloomy Macbeth, a gender-bent Carmen |
22 Sep 21 / Chicago Reader |
A fine, spooky ‘Macbeth’ at Lyric Opera fights deliciously with our current recovery narrative |
20 Sep 21 / Chicago Tribune |
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Enrique Mazzola eager to finally take the Lyric Opera reins
Mazzola will make his belated inaugural live appearance as music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Friday night, leading the season-opening new production of Verdi’s Macbeth.
Mazzola will make his belated inaugural live appearance as music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Friday night, leading the season-opening new production of Verdi’s Macbeth.
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Performance schedule
Verdi
14 Sep to 6 Oct 2024
Beethoven
26 Sep to 10 Oct 2024
Mozart
9 to 30 Nov 2024
Tesori
16 Nov to 1 Dec 2024
Puccini
15 Mar to 12 Apr 2025
Mazzoli
30 Mar to 11 Apr 2025
News & Articles
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2024-25 season |
With Enrique Mazzola’s contract extended through 2031, Lyric Opera’s 2024-25 season to bring “Fidelio,” “Rigoletto” and “Blue”. |
13 Mar 2024 / Chicago Classical Review |
Anthony Freud to depart Lyric Opera of Chicago |
Anthony Freud will depart Lyric Opera at the end of the 2023-24 season, two years earlier than his current contract calls for. |
14 Sep 2023 / Chicago Classical Review |
„Die Leute mögen es hier konservativ“ |
Eine Begegnung mit Enrique Mazzola, dem italienischen Chefdirigenten der Lyric Opera of Chicago: Er träumt davon, den ästhetischen Horizont des Publikums hier im Mittleren Westen zu erweitern. |
16 Apr 2023 / Der Tagesspiegel |
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2023-24 season |
Lise Davidsen, Lisette Oropesa and Tomasz Konieczny lead Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2023-24 season. |
15 Mar 2023 / OperaWire |
Jose Maria Condemi speaks out over 'Ernani' revival |
Jose Maria Condemi is speaking out against the Lyric Opera of Chicago regarding the revival of Verdi’s “Ernani.” |
12 Sep 2022 / OperaWire |