Continuance of the world of live performance was an open question not so long ago as the pandemic savaged hope, and while that monster may be cornered, it has not been eradicated. As music director Enrique Mazzola stood before the expectant orchestra, raised baton suspended, waiting to give the downbeat that would jumpstart one of Lyric’s most ambitious seasons, it was impossible not to recognize the gravitas of the moment. For more info, visit call 31.Chicago’s world-class opera company has ushered in the 2022-2023 art season with a smashing production of Verdi’s “Ernani” that will not soon be equaled or forgotten. Subscriptions and single tickets are available, as well as excellent group ticket rates and private event spaces. Join us at Lyric Opera and experience the finest of all of the performing arts in one performance.

The beautiful, 3,500 seat theater is a hybrid of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, and is the second-largest opera auditorium in North America with the largest stage in downtown Chicago. The company is renowned internationally for its artistic excellence and breathtaking productions, featuring many of today’s most acclaimed singers, conductors, directors, scenic designers, and more.

Lyric also offers exclusive, star-studded concerts, special events, an annual Broadway musical, backstage tours, and an innovative and wide-ranging program of community engagement and educational activities. Lyric Opera of Chicago is one of the world’s great opera companies, presenting a fusion of spectacular music and riveting theater.

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