Neue Kritikenmehr...
Nabucco-Premiere mit starkem Ensemble an der Lyric Opera of Chicago
Die Lyric Opera hat die bisher bestklingende Premiere des Jahres zusammengestellt, in der Sänger, Chor und Orchester alle mit erstaunlicher Sicherheit begannen und nur noch besser wurden.
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera brings Spanish to the Lyric Opera
The Lyric Opera of Chicago's presentation of El último sueño de Frida y Diego brings the Mexican artists to life... or at least a life reminiscent of their real ones.
Sir David McVicar’s psychologically driven Salome arrives in Chicago
Revived at Lyric Opera of Chicago, the notorious opera director’s take stirs sympathy for Salome, but leans on some of his theatrical hobby-horses
Missy Mazzoli’s The Listeners takes its Chicago bow
Lyric Opera of Chicago's production of Missy Mazzoli's opera, which the company co-commissioned, has strong, dramatic, expressive music throughout, but the story lacks continuity.
A light Marriage of Figaro makes the case for fun in Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago revives its diverting and divisive 2015 original production by Barbara Gaines, who does it like a Shakespearean sex farce.
Rigoletto cast dazzles in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s season opener
Through brilliant singing and layered acting, Javier Camarena, Mané Galoyan, and Igor Golovatenko drive a Rigoletto to warm a traditionalist's heart.