Lyric Opera 2021-2022 Issue 3 The Magic Flute

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 Celebrating opera house upgrades 15 Spotlight on Lyric’s full-season sponsor: Invesco QQQ 16 TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE 19 Title page and cast 20 Synopsis 23 Artist profiles 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 Cory Weaver Opera house upgrades | pp. 12-14 Darris Lee Harris Photography The Magic Flute | pp. 16-35 Above and cover: Scenes from The Magic Flute (Los Angeles Opera)