Porgy and Bess

LYRIC LEGACY

Maria Callas before debuting in Lyric's production of Norma , 1954

Joan Sutherland and Marilyn Horne in Semiramide , 1971

Renée Fleming in Capriccio , 2014

TO BE THE GREAT NORTH AMERICAN OPERA COMPANY FOR THE ST CENTURY

LYRIC’S VISION :

For 60 years, Lyric Opera of Chicago has produced world-class opera with many of the world’s greatest artists. Our vision is to be the great North American opera company for the 21st century, providing a deep and relevant cultural service to communities throughout Chicagoland, and enhancing Chicago’s global reputation as an international metropolitan center. To realize this vision, we have launched the Breaking New Ground Campaign . This campaign will also make possible: • New and revived major opera productions • The modernization of the Civic Opera House stage with state-of-the-art stage lifts, lighting, and stage rigging equipment • Updated media, marketing, and audience development programs • The strengthening of the company’s financial position, including building our endowment to current industry best practice

A thriving future for Lyric Opera of Chicago relies on the support of our steadfast subscribers, enthusiastic audiences, and generous donors. Please contact Leslie Mastroianni at 312-827-5676 or lmastroianni@lyricopera.org for information on how you can support the Breaking New Ground Campaign .