Lyric Opera 2019-2020 Issue 2 The Barber of Seville

Lyric Opera of Chicago | 34 Co-Creation with community groups The Kirin-Gornick Band (pictured) is comprised of first and second generation Serbian and Croatian immigrants. They were selected as one of the participants in a Lyric program which supported amateur performers develop an original production based on the story of their community. Beyond the stage, and beyond the boundaries that often define opera companies, Lyric is igniting creativity across Chicago. Through innovative learning opportunities, creative exploration, and artistic creation and collaboration, Lyric, with your support, encourages students, educators, families, audiences, and Chicagoans from neighbor- hoods across the city to share their voices and embrace the power and relevance of opera as a catalyst for growth and change.