| Lyric Opera of Chicago - Chicago | 19 January 2020 |
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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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Crime after crime |
| 5 Nov 19 / Newcity Stage |
Patricia Racette makes a strong role debut as Sister Helen |
| 5 Nov 19 / Windy City Times |
Dead Man Walking makes its gut-punching Lyric debut |
| 5 Nov 19 / Chicago Reader |
‘Dead Man Walking’ powerfully probes guilt and redemption |
| 4 Nov 19 / Chicago Tribune |
Lyric Opera’s powerful “Dead Man Walking” comes to life with searing impact |
| 4 Nov 19 / Classical Review |
In ‘Dead Man Walking,’ music elevates the intense emotions surrounding crime and capital punishment |
| 4 Nov 19 / Chicago Sun-Times |
Luisa MillerLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 6 | |
In Chicago, after 30 years, a welcome return of Luisa Miller |
| 18 Oct 19 / Seen and Heard |
Intriguing love |
| 15 Oct 19 / Newcity Stage |
The Wurm turns - Luisa Miller snowballs toward disaster and death |
| 15 Oct 19 / parterre box |
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Music director designate Enrique Mazzola presents a high-stakes ‘Luisa Miller’ |
| 14 Oct 19 / Chicago Tribune |
Uneven singing, lack of dramatic fire make for low-voltage Verdi in Lyric’s “Luisa Miller” |
| 14 Oct 19 / Classical Review |
Powerfully sung ‘Luisa Miller’ offers hints of what’s to come |
| 14 Oct 19 / Chicago Sun-Times |
Il barbiere di SivigliaLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 12 | |
Lyric Opera's The Barber of Seville wraps Chicago with humor and joy |
| 18 Oct 19 / Chicago Daily Herald |
Amusing 'Barber of Seville' graces Lyric Opera stage |
| 15 Oct 19 / NWI Times |
The Lyric Opera opens on a hilarious note with Barber of Seville |
| 14 Oct 19 / Chicago Maroon |
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A charmingly detailed revival |
| 10 Oct 19 / Opera Today |
Rossini’s Barber opens a new season at Lyric Opera of Chicago |
| 5 Oct 19 / Seen and Heard |
This cast embraces the physical humor innate to the comic opera genre |
| 2 Oct 19 / Broadway World |
Girl power prevails amid vocal fireworks, lots of laughs |
| 2 Oct 19 / Chicago on the Aisle |
Smile-filled season opener |
| 1 Oct 19 / Picture this Post |
Sparkle, Lyric, sparkle! |
| 1 Oct 19 / parterre box |
Lyric Opera opens season with a bright and delightful “Barber of Seville” |
| 30 Sep 19 / Classical Review |
A little off at the top, Lyric Opera production builds to mighty finish |
| 30 Sep 19 / Chicago Sun-Times |
A wickedly funny ‘Barber of Seville’ begins season |
| 30 Sep 19 / Chicago Tribune |
West Side StoryLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 10 | |
What is strongest was the choreography |
| 15 May 19 / Hollywood Chicago |
Zambello's West Side Story staging is an odd and disquieting jumble |
| 8 May 19 / Windy City Times |
A classic comes to life at the Lyric Opera |
| 8 May 19 / Urban Matter |
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A grand, traditional West Side Story |
| 7 May 19 / Broadway World |
West Side Story is bucket list worthy |
| 7 May 19 / Chicago Parent |
Fresh talent and palpable energy deliver a can’t miss West Side Story |
| 7 May 19 / Third Coast Review |
‘West Side Story’ still carries a message |
| 7 May 19 / Chicago Theater and Arts |
‘West Side Story’ revived as gritty, witty and bright at Lyric Opera |
| 6 May 19 / Chicago Sun-Times |
Lyric Opera has a great, traditional 'West Side Story' that believes in the original |
| 6 May 19 / Chicago Tribune |
A star-making performance and Bernstein’s magnificent score boost Lyric Opera’s “West Side Story” |
| 6 May 19 / Classical Review |
An American DreamLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 2 | |
The Chicago premiere of Perla’s An American Dream |
| 23 Mar 19 / Seen and Heard |
In dreams |
| 21 Mar 19 / parterre box |
AriodanteLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 11 | |
Star of Ariodante, out for opener, returns in style |
| 16 Mar 19 / Classical Voice North America |
A vibrant, urgent Ariodante at Lyric Opera of Chicago |
| 9 Mar 19 / Bachtrack |
Creepy concept destroys Handel opera |
| 7 Mar 19 / Hyde Park Herald |
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Another star felled by illness; enter heroine (as hero) |
| 7 Mar 19 / Chicago on the Aisle |
Director batters the baroque in Lyric Opera production of Handel’s ‘Ariodante’ |
| 7 Mar 19 / WTTW |
Handel’s ‘Scottish Play’ thrives in Chicago |
| 6 Mar 19 / Seen and Heard |
Worthy Handel singing buried by scabrous excess in Lyric Opera’s “Ariodante” |
| 5 Mar 19 / Classical Review |
With an understudy out front, ’Ariodante’ overcomes clunky staging at Lyric |
| 5 Mar 19 / Chicago Sun-Times |
Handel with care |
| 5 Mar 19 / Stage and Cinema |
Fundamental sound |
| 5 Mar 19 / Newcity Stage |
A startling update of Handel's 'Ariodante' |
| 4 Mar 19 / Chicago Tribune |
La TraviataLyric Opera of ChicagoNo. of reviews: 9 | |
Traviata returns to Chicago |
| 10 Mar 19 / ConcertoNet (French) |
Beneath layers of familiarity, a pristine jewel |
| 2 Mar 19 / Chicago on the Aisle |
Stylish La traviata returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago |
| 25 Feb 19 / Seen and Heard |
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Lyric's La Traviata is a triumph of true love—and Verdi's music—even without its leading lady |
| 23 Feb 19 / Chicago Reader |
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Performance schedule
Puccini
6 Feb to 8 Mar 2020
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15 Feb to 1 Mar 2020
Wagner
4 to 11 Apr 2020
Wagner
13 Apr to 3 May 2020
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29 May to 21 Jun 2020
News & Articles
| Enrique Mazzola to succeed retiring Andrew Davis at Lyric Opera |
In a major changing of the guard, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s longtime music director and principal conductor, Andrew Davis, will retire at the end of the 2020-21 season, to be replaced by Enrique Mazzola. |
| 13 Sep 2019 / Chicago Tribune |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago announces its 2019-20 season |
Complete Wagner “Ring,” “Don Giovanni,” “Dead Man Walking” to highlight edited Lyric Opera season. |
| 25 Jan 2019 / Classical Review |
| Lyric Opera, striking musicians reach agreement |
The Lyric Opera of Chicago and the musicians of the Lyric Opera Orchestra have reached an agreement, the company announced Saturday evening. |
| 14 Oct 2018 / Classical Review |
| Striking musicians reject new contract proposal from Lyric Opera |
The leaders of the Chicago Federation of Musicians rejected a new contract proposal from Lyric Opera Thursday afternoon, the company stated. The company claims Lyric’s survival is at stake. |
| 12 Oct 2018 / Classical Review |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago cancels two performances |
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has canceled a number of performances in light of the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra’s strike. |
| 11 Oct 2018 / OperaWire |
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