Joseph Genualdi (violin), Rami Solomonow (viola), Ben Solomonow (cello), and John Thorne (flute) perform Mozart’s Flute Quartet in D Major. Beethoven’s String Trio in c minor, Op. 9 rounds out the program.
Mozart’s Flute Quartet in D Major
Duo Recital: Jonathan Johnson & Takaoki Onishi
Our recital this week begins with the duet “Mimi, tu piu non torni” from Puccini’s La boheme. It features the talents of Ryan Opera Center tenor, Jonathan Johnson and baritone Takaoki Onishi. Also on the program, Mr. Onishi will be taking on Gustav Mahler’s acclaimed song-cycle, Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen or Songs of a Wayfarer. And Mr. Johnson will be singing four songs from 19th century …
Duo Recital: Hlengiwe Mhkwanazi & Mingjie Lei
Songs by Henry Purcell, Richard Strauss, and John Carter will be performed on the next recital. Our singers this week have come a long way from home to be part of Ryan Opera Center. From South Africa, we have soprano Hlengiwe Mhkwanazi, and from China, tenor Mingjie Lei. They will be accompanied by Craig Terry on piano and will also …
New York: Backstage Pass to the Big Apple!
Join Peter van de Graaff this November on this exclusive six-day classical excursion to New York City.
Trio Recital: Ann Toomey, Jesse Donner, and Mario Antonio Marra
In this recital, hear soprano Ann Toomey, tenor Jesse Donner, and pianist Mario Antonio Marra. Jesse and Mario perform one of the great songs of the 19th century, Franz Schubert’s famous ballad Der Erlkönig. Also, Mario and Ann perform a piece from Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona’s zarzuela, Maria La O.
Duo Recital: Lindsay Metzger and Bradley Smoak
On in this recital, hear mezzo-soprano Lindsay Metzger and bass-baritone Bradley Smoak. Bradley performs one of the earliest examples of a 19th century German art song with Beethoven’s “An die ferne Geliebte” (“To my beloved, far away”). Lindsay sings and speaks about Sibelius’ set of songs, Op. 37. And together they perform a duet from Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti. Ryan Opera Center music director Craig …
Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park
Preview Lyric’s upcoming season in the Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park concert. The program includes highlights from Rigoletto, Turandot, Die Walküre, The Pearl Fishers, Orphée et Eurydice, Faust, and more.
“Wozzeck”– Alban Berg
Wozzeck, a poverty-stricken soldier, is working to support Marie and their young son, born out of wedlock. Mocked, discounted, and abused by his superiors, when he is cheated on by the only woman he loves, he finally snaps — driven to madness and murder.