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For 60 years, Lyric Opera of Chicago has produced world-class opera with many of the world’s greatest artists. With decades of dedicated support from donors and subscribers, the company has flourished, gaining global recognition for its artistic excellence and fiscal stability. Building our reputation for the future will rely on continued commitment to the broad, deep, and relevant cultural service we provide to our city, while also advancing the development of opera as a vital art form. With dynamic and visionary leadership from General Director Anthony Freud , Music Director Sir Andrew Davis , and Creative Consultant Renée Fleming , Lyric is seizing new opportunities to present opera at the highest level, redefine our audiences, and enhance our infrastructure. Our vision is to be the great North American opera company for the 21st century , stimulating creativity and cultural awareness, and enhancing Chicago’s global reputation as an international metropolitan center of art and culture.

PH: DARIO ACOSTA

PH: STEVE LEONARD

PH: DAN REST

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

Joan Sutherland and Marilyn Horne in€ Semiramide ,€1971

Samuel Ramey in Don Carlo , 1989/90 season