First Sundays at 5:00 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
Mezzo-Soprano Sophia Maekawa, Bass Wm. Clay Thompson, and Pianist Michael Banwarth
Join us for a recital of eclectic songs with mezzo-soprano Sophia Maekawa and bass Wm. Clay Thompson.
Conductor Donald Lee III, Tenor Travon D. Walker, and Members of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra
Ryan Opera Center Conductor Donald Lee III and tenor Travon D. Walker are joined by members of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra members in music by two American contemporary composers Jonathan Bingham and Damien Geter and one of Tchaikovsky's most popular works Serenade for Strings.
