Lyric Opera 2021-2022 Issue 2 The Elixir of Love

Lyric Opera of Chicago | 2 In this issue 6 WELCOME TO YOUR LYRIC 8 A letter from the Chair and the General Director 10 Board of Directors 12 An inside look at Lyric’s seat renovation 18 TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE 21 Title page and cast 22 Synopsis 25 Artist pro les 28 Orchestra & Chorus 30 Enrique Mazzola on bel canto 34 Director’s Note 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 © 2018 David Bachman Photography Renovations | pp. 12-16 Darris Lee Harris Photography The Elixir of Love | pp. 18-35 A scene from the new-to-Chicago production of The Elixir of Love . (Pittsburgh Opera)