Lyric Opera of Chicago
Founded in 1954, Lyric Opera of Chicago believes in the life-changing, transformational, revelatory power of great art and opera. Lyric Opera of Chicago exists to provide a broad, deep, and relevant cultural service to the Chicago region and the nation, and to advance the development of the art form of opera by:
• Producing and performing consistently thrilling, world-class opera, with a balanced repertoire that encompasses core classics, lesser-known masterpieces, and new works.
• Creating a diverse, innovative, wide-ranging program of community engagement and education activities that reaches the widest possible public.
• Developing exceptional emerging operatic talent.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Voting closes this week for The Great Verdi Chorus Showdown! 🏆
"Va, pensiero" ("Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves") from Verdi's NABUCCO is currently in the lead, but there are still a few days left to make your voice heard. Listen to all six choruses and cast your vote at lyricopera.org/verdi by midnight on July 31.
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Lyric Opera of Chicago
Today we are thrilled to launch a new 12-part web series, Breaking Down the Score: ATTILA with Maestro Enrique Mazzola. Tune in Thursdays at 2pm CT as Lyric’s Music Director Designate Enrique Mazzola discusses the emotions and musical highlights of Giuseppe Verdi’s larger-than-life opera, ATTILA.
Learn more about Maestro Mazzola and find the full schedule at lyricopera.org/breakingdownthescore.
(Photo: Joe Mazza)
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