‘Tis new to thee
Donizetti’s bel canto masterpiece Lucia di Lammermoor returned to Chicago Lyric Opera on Saturday evening.
Jonathan Johnson
7 pieces since 2015 — in 7 roles, at 5 companies, most often at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
7
pieces
7
roles
5
companies
12
years
Role Arturo
Role Hervey
Sondra castle
By the end of the first act, it was clear to me that I was experiencing an artist performing at her absolute peak.
Role Hylas
Troy story
Lyric Opera of Chicago rose to the challenges mightily in its first-ever performance of Les Troyens.
Role Prince
Tales of the citrus
Opera Philadelphia’s Love of Three Oranges is never less than extravagantly entertaining theater.
Role Prunier
Hope is a thing with feathers
After a century of searching, the world has perhaps finally found a definitive Magda in ethereal soprano Ailyn Pérez.
Role Rodriguez
Winning streak
Like our beloved Cubs, Chicago Lyric Opera is in the midst of a championship season.
Role St. Brioche
Where have all the bubbles gone?
As a whole, the evening seemed forced and a bit dispiriting.
I’ll take the fall
The days are getting shorter, but you can keep the prattle going this fall’s Talk of the Town! You will, you can, you must join in the discussion about: Great mezzo soprano performances (October),
Gained in translation (November), Teleport me back to… (December).