A Concert Celebrating the Life of Sir Andrew Davis
February 15. 2025
Upcoming Dates
February 15. 2025
A Concert Celebrating the Life of Sir Andrew Davis
The family of Sir Andrew Davis and the Lyric Opera of Chicago family invite you to join us on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. for a concert celebrating our renowned music director, leader, and friend, who spent more than three decades making moving and joyful music for Chicago audiences.
Sir Andrew (February 2, 1944 - April 20, 2024) had an illustrious career that spanned the globe, and we were fortunate that he chose Chicago as his home. Having made his Lyric debut in 1987, Sir Andrew served as music director and principal conductor of Lyric from 2000 to 2021, leading nearly 700 performances of 62 operas by 22 different composers.
Join us for a musical tribute event featuring the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra and Chorus, members of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, and special guests Elizabeth DeShong, Christine Goerke, Susan Graham, Amanda Majeski, John Relyea, Stuart Skelton, and Christian Van Horn, all of whom worked closely with Sir Andrew during his career. Music Director Enrique Mazzola and Maestro Francesco Milioto conduct this program featuring music by beloved composers associated with Sir Andrew, as well as an orchestral piece written for the occasion by his son, composer Ed Frazier Davis.
Tickets are free, but reservations are required. To honor Sir Andrew's wish that memorial contributions in his name should support Lyric, guests may also make a tax-deductible contribution if they wish.
- Location: Lyric Opera House
Artists
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Elizabeth DeShong
Mezzo-soprano
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Christine Goerke
Soprano
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Susan Graham
Mezzo-soprano
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Amanda Majeski
Soprano
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John Relyea
Bass-baritone
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Stuart Skelton *
Tenor
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Christian Van Horn
Bass-baritone
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Enrique Mazzola
Conductor
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Francesco Milioto
Conductor
Featuring the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra and Chorus, and members of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center.
* Lyric debut
Header photo: Peter Tarasiuk