Lyric Opera 2021-2022 Issue 1 Macbeth

Lyric Opera of Chicago | 2 In this issue 6 WELCOME TO YOUR LYRIC 8 Letter from the Chair and General Director 10 Board of Directors 12 An interview with Enrique Mazzola 16 TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE 19 Title page and cast 20 Synopsis 23 Artist pro les 28 Orchestra & Chorus 30 Opera notes 36 BEYOND THE STAGE 38 Learning & creative engagement at Lyric 40 RYAN OPERA CENTER 42 Ryan Opera Center alumni around the world 42 Program staff 44 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT 46 Bravissimi 48 Production sponsors 50 Supporting our future— endowments at Lyric 52 Ardis Krainik Society 56 Corporate partnerships 58 Annual individual and foundation support 68 Commemorative gifts 69 Artistic roster 70 Lyric staff 72 Backstage life Enrique Mazzola | pp. 12-15 Kyle Flubacker Macbeth | pp. 16-32 Preliminary stage design by designer John Macfarlance for Macbeth . Cover image: Sketch for an apparition in Macbeth by designer John Macfarlane. www.johnmacfarlaneartist.com