United States Schubert, Mahler: Sarah Connolly (mezzo soprano), Richard Cox (tenor), Chicago Symphony Orchestra / James Conlon (conductor). Symphony Center, Chicago, 31.3.2017. (JLZ)
James L. Zychowicz
In an Onegin Revival, an Outstanding Cast
United States Tchaikovsky, Eugene Onegin: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago / Alejo Perez (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago, 4.3.2017. (JLZ)
New Carmen Riffs on Picasso’s Guernica
United States Bizet, Carmen: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago / Harry Bicket (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago. 11.2.2017. (JLZ)
Norma Meets Game of Thrones
United States Bellini, Norma: Soloists and Orchestra of Lyric Opera of Chicago / Riccardo Frizza (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago. 27.1.2017. (JLZ)
(Photo: Andrew Cioffi)
A Memorable, Rarely Heard Massenet Opera
United States Massenet, Don Quichotte: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago / Sir Andrew Davis (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago. 19.11.2016. (JLZ)
in Don Quichotte (c) Andrew Cioffi
Thrills from Les Troyens in New Production
United States Berlioz, Les Troyens: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago / Sir Andrew Davis (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago. 13.11.2016. (JLZ)
A Romantic Lucia at Lyric Opera of Chicago
United States Donizetti, Lucia di Lammermoor: Soloists, Orchestra of the Lyric Opera of Chicago / Enrique Mazzola (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago. 15.10.2016. (JLZ)
Lyric Opera Stars Glow in Season Preview
United States Mozart, Donizetti, Verdi, Bizet, Gounod, Tchaikovsky, Wagner: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago Chorus, Michael Black (director), Sir Andrew David (conductor), Millennium Park, Chicago. 9.9.2016. (JLZ)