Lyric Opera 2022-2023 Issue 1-Ernani

Lyric Opera of Chicago | 2 In this issue 8 WELCOME TO YOUR LYRIC 10 A letter from the Chair and the General Director 12 Board of Directors 14 A new piece of equipment will take Lyric to the next level—literally. 18 THIS PERFORMANCE 21 Title page and cast 22 Synopsis 25 Artist profiles 28 Orchestra & Chorus 30 Opera notes: A conversation about the pleasures of early Verdi 35 Director’s note 36 BEYOND THE STAGE 38 EmpowerYouth! Learning and 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 People of Lyric Lyric Opera of Chicago Backstage magic and sheer steel strength | pp. 14-17 Ernani | pp. 18-35 Salvatore Licitra and Sondra Radvanovsky in a scene from Lyric’s 2009/10 production of Ernani. Lyric Opera of Chicago