After a century of searching, the world has perhaps finally found a definitive Magda in ethereal soprano Ailyn Pérez.
Opera Philadelphia’s Love of Three Oranges is never less than extravagantly entertaining theater.
By the end of the first act, it was clear to me that I was experiencing an artist performing at her absolute peak.
Like our beloved Cubs, Chicago Lyric Opera is in the midst of a championship season.
Lyric Opera of Chicago rose to the challenges mightily in its first-ever performance of Les Troyens.
Donizetti’s bel canto masterpiece Lucia di Lammermoor returned to Chicago Lyric Opera on Saturday evening.
As a whole, the evening seemed forced and a bit dispiriting.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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