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Dvořák’s tragic fairy-tale opera ‘Rusalka’ proves magical masterpiece in ambitious Lyric staging

Feb 23, 2014 – 7:30 pm
Rusalka-Ana-Maria-Martinez-tells-her-father-Eric-Owens-she-wants-to-become-human.-Todd-Rosenberg

Review: The musical legacy of Antonín Dvořák has always held favor with the public and esteem among musicians. Until recently, however, few this side of Prague would have mentioned Dvorak’s opera “Rusalka” with his most important works, much less listed it with the greatest achievements in the operatic canon. But the Lyric Opera’s first-ever production of “Rusalka,” a musical fairy tale of consummate beauty and profound humanity, dictates acknowledgement of this opera in the first rank of music-dramas. ★★★★★

Lyric Opera’s gingerly, droll ‘Hänsel & Gretel’ offers dreamy – and scary – fun for families

Dec 17, 2012 – 5:00 pm
Elizabeth DeShong as Hansel, Jill Grove as Witch and Maria Kanyova as Gretel in HANSEL & GRETEL Lyric Opera Chicago 2012 credit Dan Rest

Review: ★★★★

Lyric Opera thriller: Christine Goerke probes the battered soul of Strauss’ vengeful Elektra

Oct 7, 2012 – 6:19 pm
Christine Goerke in title role of Richard Strauss Elektra at Lyric Opera Chicago 2012 credit Robert Kusel

Review: ★★★★