First Sundays at 7:00 pm
2024/25 Ryan Opera Center Ensemble (Photo: Kyle Flubacker)
Members of Lyric Opera of Chicago's professional artist-development program perform in recital each month.
The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center prepares emerging artists for careers in opera by providing unique, comprehensive training and performing experience. Established in 1974 and recognized as one of the premier programs of its kind in the world, the Ryan Opera Center celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2024/25.
Starting in October, this unique monthly Recital Series showcases Ryan Opera Center Ensemble members performing a wide variety of repertoire. Each program includes one or more selections by composers of color. Special thanks to Julie and Roger Baskes for their ongoing sponsorship of the series. To find out more about the Ryan Opera Center visit: lyricopera.org/ryanoperacenter
Soprano Emily Richter, Mezzo-Soprano Lucy Baker, and Pianist Michael Banwarth
In this recital we welcome first-year Ensemble soprano Emily Richter, and second-year mezzo-soprano Lucy Baker who will be collaborating with pianist Michael Banwarth. They will be heard in works by Samuel Barber, Florence Price, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Sergei Rachmaninov, and H.T. Burleigh.
