Lyric Opera 2024-2025 Issue 5 - Blue

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. Front row, l to r: Marinette Gomez,Gemma DeCetra,Chi-Yuan Lin,Gemma Nha,Lucy Baker,Sophia Maekawa,Adia Evans,Emily Richter. Back row, l to r: Michael Banwarth,Travon D.Walker,Ian Rucker,Christopher Humbert,Jr.,Finn Sagal,Sankara Harouna,Daniel Espinal. Kyle Flubacker The 2024/25 Ryan Opera Center Ensemble Sopranos Adia Evans Gemma Nha Emily Richter Mezzo-sopranos Lucy Baker Sophia Maekawa Tenors Daniel Espinal Travon D.Walker Baritones Sankara Harouna Ian Rucker Finn Sagal Bass-baritone Christopher Humbert,Jr. Conductor Chi-Yuan Lin Pianist Michael Banwarth Stage Director Marinette Gomez Stage Manager Gemma DeCetra