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Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the world premiere of safronia, a landmark musical composition commissioned from Chicago ...

The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced a transition in board leadership, with Sylvia Neil, current Chair of the Board of Directors, set to conclude her term in May 2026. She will be succeeded by ...

In a stroke of collegial brilliance, Lyric Opera and Chicago Opera Theater present two versions of the same story this week: Beethoven’s more famous “Fidelio” (1805, revised through 1814) and his ...

John Mangum, who helped guide the Houston Symphony through the turmoil of the pandemic, will serve as the company’s next general director. By Javier C. Hernández Celebrated for his long tenure with ...

Opera companies around Chicago are reexamining aspects of the art form’s more than 400-year-old history this fall season. There are several intriguing opera rarities receiving Chicago premieres, plus ...

For some classical music lovers, nothing can compare to a well-executed baroque opera, with the machine of the orchestra clicking along and the singers filigreeing their da capo ornaments on top. It’s ...

Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet will remain the resident dance company of the Lyric Opera House for an additional seven years, the companies announced Wednesday. The Joffrey’s current lease was slated to end ...