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Lyric Lately blog
In this director' note, director and librettist Tazewell Thompson shares his journey through creating the narrative for Blue.
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This November, American bass Kenneth Kellogg makes his Lyric debut as the Father in Blue. Read about his journey with the piece — from early workshops to Lyric's main stage — in this interview.
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By Martha C. Nussbaum
Fidelio, Beethoven's only opera, is a drama of ideas that makes deeply moving theater out of abstractions. Scholar Martha C. Nussbaum elucidates the work's powerful vision of freedom secured through struggle, love, and hope.
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The only person in history to sing an encore in three different productions at the Metropolitan Opera, Mexican tenor Javier Camarena will make his Lyric debut as the Duke of Mantua in Verdi's Rigoletto (Sept 14 - Oct 6, 2024). Originally from Xalapa, Veracruz in Mexico and now residing in Zurich, Switzerland, Camarena has achieved international acclaim for his burnished tone and commanding vocals.
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Lyric's IDEA values
Lyric's IDEA values
Read about the intensified work that Lyric has been doing to further define our ongoing commitment to Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) across our organization.