United States Berlioz, Puccini, Wagner, Verdi Donizetti: Soloists, Lyric Opera Orchestra, Lyric Opera Chorus, Michael Black (chorus master), Ward Stare (conductor), Pritzker Pavilion (MillenniumPark), Chicago. 7.9.2013 (JLZ)
James L. Zychowicz
Bathing in Bates and Bartók—with Mozart in Between
United States Mason Bates, Mozart, Bartók: David Fray (piano), Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Jaap van Zweden, conductor. Symphony Center, Chicago, 31.5.2013 (JLZ).
Lavish, Thoughtful Staging of Oklahoma!
United States Rogers&Hammerstein,Oklahoma!: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago, James Lowe, (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago. 4.5.2013 (JLZ)
A Parade of Tomorrow’s Stars
United States Lyric Opera of Chicago, Rising Stars in Concert: Emily Birsan (soprano), J’nai Bridges (mezzo soprano), Tracy Cantin (soprano), Kiri Deonarine (soprano), David Govertsen (bass-baritone), Cecelia Hall (soprano), Bernard Holcomb (tenor), John Irvin (tenor), Joseph Lim (baritone), Will Liverman (baritone), Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra, Ward Stare (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago, 13.4.2013. (JLZ)
Familiar Mozart, Led from the Piano
United States Mozart: Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Mitsuko Uchida (piano and conductor), Symphony Center, Chicago, 30.3.2013 (JLZ)
Memorable Cast for Previn’s “Streetcar”
United States André Previn, A Streetcar Named Desire: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Evan Rogister (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago. 26.3.2013 (JLZ)
Masterful “Rigoletto” Boasts Exceptional Cast
United States Verdi, Rigoletto: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Evan Rogister (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago. 23.3.2013 (JLZ)
Absorbing “Meistersinger” In Biedermeier Style
United States Wagner, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Sir Andrew Davis, (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago. 8.2.2013 (JLZ)