| Lyric Opera of Chicago - Chicago | 9 December 2021 |
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Florencia en el AmazonasLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 7 | |
The river of dreams |
 30 Nov 21 / parterre box |
On a love boat in the time of cholera |
| 21 Nov 21 / Hyde Park Herald |
Lyric Opera rides the powerful waves of genuine musical magic in ‘Florencia en el Amazonas’ |
| 17 Nov 21 / WTTW |
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Magic of a jungle river runs aground as drama |
| 17 Nov 21 / Chicago on the Aisle |
Inspired by Gabriel García Márquez, a Spanish-language opera finally docks at Lyric Opera |
| 15 Nov 21 / Chicago Tribune |
Catán’s glorious music makes up for fitful vocal magic in Lyric Opera’s “Florencia” |
| 15 Nov 21 / Chicago Classical Review |
Spanish-language ‘Florencia en el Amazonas’ arrives at Lyric Opera in grand style |
| 15 Nov 21 / Chicago Sun-Times |
Die ZauberflöteLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 6 | |
Lyric brings fresh magic to Mozart’s ‘Flute’ with silent film look and, yes, pink elephants |
| 17 Nov 21 / Chicago on the Aisle |
What a concept! |
| 17 Nov 21 / Chicago Reader |
There is sensory overload, and very little humanity |
| 11 Nov 21 / parterre box |
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At Lyric Opera of Chicago, ‘Magic Flute’ is a chilly Berlin import, with digital animation than can upstage the singers |
| 5 Nov 21 / Chicago Tribune |
Mozart for Dummies: Lyric Opera chops up, dumbs down “Magic Flute” in animated travesty |
| 5 Nov 21 / Chicago Classical Review |
‘The Magic Flute’ takes its cues from Monty Python, silent films, Victorian greeting cards — and it’s fabulous |
| 5 Nov 21 / Chicago Sun-Times |
MacbethLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 11 | |
Lady willpower |
| 12 Oct 21 / parterre box |
Verdi’s Macbeth opens Lyric Opera of Chicago 2021–22 Season |
| 9 Oct 21 / Opera Today |
Opera is back – hooray! |
| 2 Oct 21 / Classical Voice North America |
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A haunted and haunting production of Verdi’s ‘Macbeth’ opens Lyric Opera’s 2021-22 season |
| 30 Sep 21 / WTTW |
Admirable Verdi’s Macbeth inaugurates the 2021-2022 season of Lyric Opera of Chicago |
| 24 Sep 21 / Seen and Heard |
Lyric Opera, sporting houseful of new seats, reopens with bloody (but beautiful) ‘Macbeth’ |
| 23 Sep 21 / Chicago on the Aisle |
Risking all for opera - a gloomy Macbeth, a gender-bent Carmen |
| 22 Sep 21 / Chicago Reader |
A fine, spooky ‘Macbeth’ at Lyric Opera fights deliciously with our current recovery narrative |
| 20 Sep 21 / Chicago Tribune |
Lyric's harrowing Macbeth casts a spell on crowds eager for opera again |
| 20 Sep 21 / News Nation USA |
After 18-month Covid hiatus, Lyric Opera reopens with a murky, monastic “Macbeth” |
| 19 Sep 21 / Chicago Classical Review |
David McVicar's chilling, dark new production reflects our time |
| 19 Sep 21 / The Times Weekly |
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Enrique Mazzola eager to finally take the Lyric Opera reins
Mazzola will make his belated inaugural live appearance as music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Friday night, leading the season-opening new production of Verdi’s Macbeth.
Mazzola will make his belated inaugural live appearance as music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Friday night, leading the season-opening new production of Verdi’s Macbeth.
L'elisir d'amoreLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 7 | |
Lively and sophisticated: Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love at Lyric Opera of Chicago |
| 8 Oct 21 / Seen and Heard |
Lyric Opera’s ‘Elixir of Love’ a delicious confection |
| 1 Oct 21 / WTTW |
Lyric Opera’s “L’elisir d’Amour” delicious sweets |
| 1 Oct 21 / Illinois News Today |
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Lyric uncorks the charm with 'The Elixir Of Love' |
| 30 Sep 21 / Patch |
A delightfully live affirmation of life |
| 28 Sep 21 / Chicago Tribune |
Lyric Opera’s ‘Elixir of Love’ a fabulous dose of lighthearted escapism served up by dazzling cast |
| 28 Sep 21 / Chicago Sun-Times |
A charming cast sparks the frothy fun in Lyric’s lively “Elixir” |
| 28 Sep 21 / Chicago Classical Review |
Twilight: GodsLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Drive-thru ‘Twilight’ whittles Wagner’s epic to garagiste opera |
| 1 May 21 / Classical Voice North America |
Lyric Opera of Chicago pares down a Wagnerian epic for a pandemic drive-through |
| 30 Apr 21 / Seen and Heard |
Chicago stages drive-through Wagner in underground garage |
| 29 Apr 21 / Associated Press |
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Lyric Opera’s ‘Twilight: Gods’ delivers a sensational drive-through Wagner — in an underground garage |
| 28 Apr 21 / Chicago Sun-Times |
AttilaLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Lyric presents a stirring 'Attila' |
| 16 Apr 21 / Hyde Park Herald |
Madama ButterflyLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 7 | |
Two impressive debuts in Chicago Lyric’s Madama Butterfly reboot |
| 17 Mar 20 / Seen and Heard |
A ‘Butterfly that soars |
| 12 Feb 20 / The Times Weekly |
Madama Butterfly is the ultimate bad date story |
| 12 Feb 20 / Chicago Reader |
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A celebrated Butterfly, Ana Maria Martinez indicates traditional Japanese movement with quiet grace |
| 11 Feb 20 / Newcity Stage |
‘Madama Butterfly’ remains one of opera’s grandest tearjerkers |
| 10 Feb 20 / Chicago Sun-Times |
From a clear-sighted soprano, a high purpose |
| 10 Feb 20 / Chicago on the Aisle |
A compelling case for ‘Madama Butterfly’ |
| 8 Feb 20 / Chicago Tribune |
The Queen of SpadesLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 8 | |
The current production succeeds admirably in portraying such aspects of the human psyche |
| 4 Mar 20 / Opera Today |
Obsession, ill fate and tragedy in Lyric Opera's The Queen of Spades |
| 28 Feb 20 / Chicago Daily Herald |
Raw deal |
| 26 Feb 20 / ConcertoNet (English) |
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A stunning Queen of Spades in Chicago |
| 21 Feb 20 / Seen and Heard |
Long live this Queen |
| 19 Feb 20 / Newcity Stage |
Tchaikovsky trashed: Lyric audience dealt a losing hand by disastrous staging of “Queen of Spades” |
| 19 Feb 20 / Classical Review |
Brandon Jovanovich passionately tears into Gherman |
| 19 Feb 20 / Windy City Times |
No dancing mice in sight as Lyric showcases Tchaikovsky’s darker side |
| 17 Feb 20 / Chicago Sun-Times |
Don GiovanniLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 10 | |
This production featured several outstanding, individual performances |
| 6 Jan 20 / Opera Today |
Give me libertine |
| 10 Dec 19 / parterre box |
With a new Don, Lyric’s “Don Giovanni” remains a stellar night of Mozart |
| 5 Dec 19 / Classical Review |
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In Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Don Giovanni, Donna Elvira triumphs |
| 4 Dec 19 / Seen and Heard |
The return of Don Giovanni at the Lyric |
| 20 Nov 19 / Chicago Reader |
Darkness on the edge of town |
| 20 Nov 19 / parterre box |
First-class cast, stylish staging make a “Don Giovanni” to die for at Lyric |
| 16 Nov 19 / Classical Review |
Lyric Opera takes a no-nonsense approach to impassioned ‘Don Giovanni’ |
| 16 Nov 19 / Chicago Sun-Times |
A ‘Don Giovanni’ for the #MeToo era — who is far more monster than charmer |
| 16 Nov 19 / Chicago Tribune |
Stunning ‘Don Giovanni’ a surprisingly ideal fit for the #MeToo era |
| 16 Nov 19 / WTTW |
The Three QueensLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 6 | |
Radvanovsky's performance ranked right up there with those of the greats before her |
| 11 Dec 19 / The Times Weekly |
In parade of regal opera, Sondra Radvanovsky inhabits three tragic Donizetti queens at Lyric |
| 6 Dec 19 / Chicago on the Aisle |
Radvanovsky in regal form for Lyric’s triple crown of Donizetti queens |
| 3 Dec 19 / Classical Review |
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Radvanovsky excels in Lyric’s ‘Three Queens’ |
| 3 Dec 19 / Chicago Tribune |
Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky vividly conjures ‘Three Queens’ betrayed |
| 3 Dec 19 / WTTW |
We three queens |
| 3 Dec 19 / Chicago Reader |
Dead Man WalkingLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 9 | |
Heggie’s Dead Man Walking finally arrives in Chicago |
| 25 Nov 19 / Seen and Heard |
As to be expected from any Lyric production, Dead Man Walking is beautifully sung |
| 18 Nov 19 / Broadway World |
Powerful vocals a highlight in 'Dead Man Walking' opera |
| 6 Nov 19 / NWI Times |
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Performance schedule
Mazzoli
22 to 30 Jan 2022
Puccini
12 Mar to 10 Apr 2022
Blanchard
24 Mar to 8 Apr 2022
News & Articles
| Enrique Mazzola eager to finally take the Lyric Opera reins |
Mazzola will make his belated inaugural live appearance as music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Friday night, leading the season-opening new production of Verdi’s Macbeth. |
| 15 Sep 2021 / Chicago Classical Review |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago announces new health protocols |
Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced new health protocols as it prepares for a return to live performances. |
| 19 Aug 2021 / OperaWire |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago trims down 2021-22 season |
Lyric Opera of Chicago will return to live performances this fall mixing favorites with contemporary works in its 67th season. Most of the company’s 2021-22 repertoire was announced last fall. |
| 20 May 2021 / Chicago Classical Review |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago revamps 2020-21 season |
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced new offerings for its revamped 202-21 season. |
| 7 Feb 2021 / OperaWire |
| Lyric Opera patrons will return (eventually) to new, wider seats |
In a show of confidence about its future, the company has been replacing every seat and reconfiguring its audience space, and expects to finish the project this week. |
| 24 Nov 2020 / Chicago Sun-Times |
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