Soloists Announced for SIR ANDREW DAVIS CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2021
Anthony Freud, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s president, general director, and CEO, has announced the four soloists who will perform in the Sir Andrew Davis Conducts Beethoven 9 concert on Friday, April 1, 2022.
George London Foundation For Singers Announces 2018-19 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2018
The George London Foundation for Singers has been honoring, supporting, and presenting the finest young opera singers in the U.S. and Canada since 1971. The foundation and the George London Awards (the prize of the foundation's annual competition) are named for the legendary Canadian-American bass-baritone, one of the greatest opera singers of 20th century, who devoted much of his time and energy in his later years to the support and nurturing of young opera singers.
George London Foundation Announces Singers for 2018-19 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2018
The George London Foundation for Singers has been honoring, supporting, and presenting the finest young opera singers in the U.S. and Canada since 1971. The foundation and the George London Awards (the prize of the foundation's annual competition) are named for the legendary Canadian-American bass-baritone, one of the greatest opera singers of 20th century, who devoted much of his time and energy in his later years to the support and nurturing of young opera singers.
The 2018 George London Awards Public Finals Round Is Friday, 2/16
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2018
On Friday, February 16, 2018, 16 of the best young American and Canadian opera singers will perform with pianist Craig Rutenberg before a panel of judges and an enthusiastic audience at The Morgan Library & Museum. At the event's conclusion, six of them will be named this year's winners of the George London Award, an honor that has been conferred upon hundreds of the best young singers since 1971. The award, currently a $10,000 prize, is named for the legendary Canadian-American bass-baritone, one of the greatest opera singers of 20th century.
Metropolitan Opera National Council Holds Opera Auditions Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2015
The Metropolitan Opera National Council (MONC) of the Western Region will hold annual opera auditions at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix today, October 17. Auditions begin at 10 am and are free to the public.
Metropolitan Opera National Council to Hold Opera Auditions, 10/17
by Matt Smith - Oct 7, 2015
The Metropolitan Opera National Council (MONC) of the Western Region will hold annual opera auditions at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix on Saturday October 17. Auditions begin at 10 am and are free to the public.
Lyric Opera of Chicago's OPERATHON 2014 Raises Over $550,000
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 17, 2014
OPERATHON 2014, Lyric Opera of Chicago's annual live-radio marathon fundraiser on 98.7WFMT, celebrated its 35th anniversary by raising more than $550,000 (gross) during its 16-hour broadcast on Saturday, October 11.
Loyola Hosts Annual Metropolitan Opera Auditions Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2014
Aspiring opera singers from the Gulf Coast will once again vie for the national spotlight during the annual Metropolitan Opera National Council District and Regional Auditions today, Jan. 11 and Sunday, Jan. 12 at Loyola University New Orleans. The winner of the regional auditions will advance to the national semi-final round, held Sunday, March 23 on the Metropolitan Opera Stage in New York City. The singers who advance to the finals Sunday, March 30 will be accompanied by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
Loyola to Host Annual Metropolitan Opera Auditions, 1/11
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 17, 2013
Aspiring opera singers from the Gulf Coast will once again vie for the national spotlight during the annual Metropolitan Opera National Council District and Regional Auditions Saturday, Jan. 11 and Sunday, Jan. 12 at Loyola University New Orleans. The winner of the regional auditions will advance to the national semi-final round, held Sunday, March 23 on the Metropolitan Opera Stage in New York City. The singers who advance to the finals Sunday, March 30 will be accompanied by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
Lyric Opera of Chicago's OPERATHON 2013 Raises Over $500,000
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2013
OPERATHON 2013, Lyric Opera of Chicago's annual live-radio marathon fundraiser on 98.7WFMT, celebrated its 34th anniversary by raising $501,036 during its 16-hour broadcast on Saturday, October 19, exceeding the $500,000 goal.
Lyric Opera of Chicago in the Black for Its 2012-13 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013
Anthony Freud, general director of Lyric Opera of Chicago, announced yesterday that the company is projecting a breakeven operating performance for fiscal year 2013. Lyric has operated in the black for 25 of the past 26 years-a record among the country's major not-for-profit music and performing-arts companies.
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s OPERATHON 2012 Raises $482,465
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 24, 2012
OPERATHON 2012, Lyric Opera of Chicago's annual live-radio marathon fundraiser on 98.7WFMT, celebrated its 33rd anniversary by raising $482,465 during its 16-hour broadcast on Saturday, October 20, exceeding the $450,000 goal.
Lyric Opera of Chicago's Gianna Rolandi to Take Role of Vocal Consultant After 2012-13 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2012
Anthony Freud, general director of Lyric Opera of Chicago, announced today that Gianna Rolandi will retire as director of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center on April 15, 2013, following the annual "Rising Stars in Concert" performance April 13. Rolandi has held that position since May 2006, and served as director of vocal studies for the Ryan Opera Center for the previous four years, following a distinguished international career as a coloratura soprano. Rolandi will continue her association with the Ryan Opera Center as vocal consultant, a new position.