In the midst of a pandemic that has kept our company dark for the season thus far, Marie Sokolova is able to see the silver lining and keeps her thoughts positive, in that she gets to spend lots of time … Read More -->
Who Knew???
Who knew that the Lyric Opera Stage Artists Outreach Team would be so busy in the midst of a global health crisis? We have always enjoyed our in person concerts with our senior living partners and seeing the listeners brighten … Read More -->
Once an artist…
In March of 2020, with spring peeking around the corner, our world as we know it came to a screeching halt. We received the devastating news that the Ring cycle at Lyric Opera of Chicago would have to be cancelled. … Read More -->
LOSA Outreach: Helping in the time of a Pandemic
You can’t keep our Outreach Team from reaching out, even in a pandemic! Members of LOSA have continued to work to find ways to help the people around us even under stay-at-home orders. Sometimes, in difficult situations, one has to … Read More -->
The Show Must Go On: Lyric Costume Director Maureen Reilly
In the first of this series of articles, L.O.S.A. Member Hoss Brock sat down with Maestro Michael Christie, and explored with him a conductor’s eye view of what happens when a member of the cast gets sick. In this, the … Read More -->
What’s Up? Catching up with LOSA Members in Quarantine
On March 13th, I went into Lyric for a rehearsal only to find out the devastating news that the Ring Cycle would be cancelled. For me, I was completely shocked. I had convinced myself that we would continue … Read More -->
LOSA Outreach: Aussie Edition
A little good news from a grateful heart. It is in times like … Read More -->
A life remembered through Opera Seasons
Throughout life, particular memories are brought to mind by reflecting on major life events. We may think of where we were during a world event. We may remember what we were wearing and what we were doing. As a Lyric … Read More -->
Center Stage With: Vince Wallace
Vince Wallace is in our Core Supplementary chorus and was most recently seen at Lyric in Queen of Spades this season. Our Core Supplementary and Supplementary choristers must find ways to supplement the income they make at Lyric and Wallace … Read More -->
Patron Spotlight: Rose Meyer
I am Rose Meyer and currently live in Oak Park, Illinois. I was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1926, and my family moved to Chicago that same year. My mother and father both worked; she was a Beautician and he … Read More -->