Lyric Opera 2022-2023 Issue 5 - Le Comte Ory

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 Lyric’s Young Professionals group always has a scary good time. 18 TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE 21 Title page and cast 22 Synopsis 24 Artist pro les 31 Orchestra and Chorus 33 Seriously Funny: Enrique Mazzola knows that comedic operas require extraordinary virtuosity. 36 BEYOND THE STAGE 38 A generous gift from the Elizabeth Morse Genius Trust helps the company to pay a diverse cohort of interns. 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’s Young Professionals ham it up at Halloween | pp.14-17 Above,and on the cover: Renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee, in the title role at Seattle Opera | pp. 18-35 Lyric Opera of Chicago Jacob F.Lucas/Seattle Opera