Lyric Opera 2018-2019 Issue 6 Il Travatore

CSO.ORG 312-294-3000 Artists, prices and programs subject to change. The appearance of Maestro Matthew Halls is made possible by the Juli Plant Grainger Fund for Artistic Excellence. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Global Sponsor of the CSO Oˆicial Airline of the CSO The appearance of the Chicago Symphony Chorus is made possible by a generous gi‰ from Jim and Kay Mabie. Since its premiere in 1741, Handel’s Messiah has brought audiences to their feet with its triumphant choruses and dazzling arias. Witness this glorious oratorio—performed by the combined forces of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and an exceptional cast of soloists—as part of a stirring holiday celebration. THU, DEC 20, 8:00 | FRI, DEC 21, 1:30 | SAT, DEC 22, 8:00 | SUN, DEC 23, 2:00 Matthew Halls conductor Amanda Forsythe soprano Sasha Cooke mezzo-soprano Nicholas Phan tenor Joshua Hopkins baritone Chicago Symphony Chorus Duain Wolfe chorus director MATTHEW HALLS NICHOLAS PHAN AMANDA FORSYTHE JOSHUA HOPKINS SASHA COOKE DUAIN WOLFE Handel Messiah Chicago Symphony Orchestra TICKETS START AT $37