The company’s slate of presentations includes two world premieres, two Lyric premieres, and several new productions.

This March, celebrate the creativity and influence of women artists across music and beyond in these performances and events across Chicago.

The appointee has served as executive director and CEO of the Houston Symphony since 2018.

Enrique Mazzola, music director of Lyric Opera of Chicago, join the hosts for a fun battle that pits two giants against each other: Giuseppe Verdi vs. Giacomo Puccini.

For more than a century, artists from all over the world have chosen to give their first performances in the Second City.

In addition to her respected artistry, Slack’s industry-leading endeavors strive to make classical music and opera more accessible and inclusive.

Davis made his Lyric Opera debut in 1987 and led about 700 performances of 62 operas by 22 composers.

Armstrong is Oakland’s first music director since the unexpected death of Michael Morgan in 2021.

“This is a tra-ge-dy. It’s not going to go right in the end. And that’s hard.”

The season includes 9 programs, including concerts from opera and musical theater royalty.

The 2024-2025 programming is marked by elements of fantasy, world premieres, and the return of a Chicago holiday staple.

Operas from the 19th century to today that depict Black stories.

An interview with composer, trumpeter, and pianist Terence Blanchard.

Sanders was the last active member of the legendary Frank Miller-helmed CSO cello section.

Honor Black artistry with an entire month of exciting musical events — operas, chamber concerts, jazz orchestras, broadcasts, and more!

An interview with the bel canto specialist in advance of his return to Lyric Opera in Rossini’s Cinderella.

Recognizing the Chicagoans, musicians, artists, and friends of WFMT who died this past year.

An interview with the star Norwegian soprano who makes her Lyric Opera debut in Janacek’s Jenůfa this month.

Tenor Lawrence Brownlee is a leading figure in opera, both as a singer on the world’s top stages, and as a voice for activism and diversity in the industry.

An interview with the Cuban-American soprano, star of Lyric Opera’s upcoming production of The Daughter of the Regiment.

Freud turns 66 in October and intends to return to Britain after the season.

Lyric’s chorus director previews the 2023-24 season which leans heavily on the company’s superior chorus.

Ryan Opera Center Members mezzo-soprano Katherine DeYoung and pianist Chris Reynolds are joined by Lyric Opera of Chicago violinist John Macfarlane and Ryan Opera Center’s Music Director, pianist Craig Terry, in an eclectic program of music by Richard Wagner, Vasyl Barvinsky, Stella Jang, and Marta Keen.

A showcase performance by The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center 2022/23 Ensemble with members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra conducted by Roberto Kalb.

Next year’s lineup of six mainstage operas offers choices for traditional and contemporary opera fans alike.