Lyric Opera 2024-2025 Issue 1 - Rigoletto

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, marking its 50th anniversary this season, identifies exceptionally talented emerging artists from around the world and provides them with comprehensive training and performance opportunities. On the world’s stages, the Center’s impressive roster of alumni continually proves the value of training at Lyric. The 2024/25 Ensemble performs a concert with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago in June. L-R: Christopher Humbert,Jr.,Ian Rucker,Travon D.Walker,Daniel Espinal,Sankara Harouna,Finn Sagal,Gemma Nha,Sophia Maekawa,Adia Evans, Lucy Baker,Emily Richter. Not pictured: Michael Banwarth,Chi-Yuan Lin,Marinette Gomez,Gemma DeCetra. Kyle Flubacker