Tag: Lyric Opera of Chicago
'REVIEW: Lyric Opera of Chicago's Premiere of 'Bel Canto' Aims for the Heart
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'Chicago Lyric Opera Premieres 'Bel Canto,' Echoes Paris Massacre Tragedy
The world today is often portrayed by the media as a battlefield--one in common with daily terrorism everywhere from Paris to San Bernardino. And premiering this week, the Lyric Opera of Chicago debuts Bel Canto, which opens with a scene depicting a musical performance interrupted by gunfire. -
'Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces 2015-16 Season, World Premiere of 'Bel Canto'; President and CEO Kenneth Pigott Dies at 71
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2015-16 season will feature nine new-to-Chicago productions, including the long-awaited world premiere of 'Bel Canto,' an opera based on the award-winning 2001 novel by Ann Patchett. Shortly after Lyric announced their upcoming season, Kenneth Pigott, president and CEO of Lyric’s Board of Directors, passed away on February 13.