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Ryan Opera Center Rising Stars in Concert

January 26, 2020, 7:00 pm

The annual showcase starring artists from Lyric’s Ryan Opera Center, joined by the Lyric Opera Orchestra and conducted by Ari Pelto.

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Meet the Host

Colin Ure was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and studied music, majoring in voice, at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Later he sang professionally throughout the UK and farther afield. In 1992, he became an artists’ manager, working for several British agencies for which he advised, developed, and structured the careers of young singers worldwide. In 2005 he was appointed as dramaturg for the Houston Grand Opera, where he lectured, wrote articles, and prepared supertitle translations. Colin now lives in Chicago, working as a freelance dramaturg. For the Chicago Humanities Festival, he has interviewed Renée Fleming, Jessye Norman, Ana María Martínez, Jimmy López, and Nilo Cruz. For Lyric Opera of Chicago, he has given pre-performance lectures, written and recorded podcast, and prepared supertitle translations.

Midday with Lisa Flynn

Midday with Lisa Flynn

Ryan Opera Center Rising Stars in Concert