Lyric Opera 2018-2019 Issue 11 Ariodante

Renowned conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen leads Strauss’ wondrous Also sprach Zarathustra . The mesmerizing Bluebeard’s Castle , Bartók’s only opera, is performed by John Relyea and Michelle DeYoung, two of the finest interpreters of the roles of Bluebeard and his ill-fated wife Judith. March 28–April 2 Tickets start at $35! Salonen Strauss & Bartók Michelle DeYoung mezzo-soprano John Relyea bass R. STRAUSS Also sprach Zarathustra BARTÓK Bluebeard’s Castle Global Sponsor of the CSO O icial Airline of the CSO This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. CSO Tuesday series media sponsor Chicago Symphony Orchestra SYMPHONY CENTER 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago cso.org | 312-294-3000