Sondra Radvanovsky in Concert: The Puccini Heroines

February 08. 2025 - February 16. 2025

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February 08. 2025 - February 16. 2025

Sondra Radvanovsky in Concert The Puccini Heroines

After Sondra Radvanovsky’s Lyric triumphs in works by Bellini, Donizetti, and Verdi, Chicago audiences will at last have the chance to experience the American diva’s brilliance as a Puccinian. In this tour-de-force premiere, the world-renowned diva brings her magnificent voice, stylistic command, and incandescent dramatic powers to arias that span Puccini’s vast repertoire. You'll hear your favorite leading lady moments from Tosca, La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, and Turandot, plus gorgeous melodies from Puccini's more rarely performed works — all supported by the lush sound of the Lyric Opera Orchestra led by Music Director Enrique Mazzola. Don't miss the passion and romance of Puccini  just in time for Valentine's Day!

  • Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles
  • Running Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes, including 1 intermission
  • Location: Lyric Opera House

Lyric’s presentation of Sondra Radvanovsky in Concert: The Puccini Heroines is generously made possible by Boston Consulting Group and Sonia Florian.

Maestro Enrique Mazzola is generously sponsored by Alice & John Butler, H. Gael Neeson, Sylvia Neil & Daniel Fischel, the Robert and Penelope Steiner Family FoundationMary Stowell, and the Zell Family Foundation as members of the Enrique Circle.

Pre-opera talk

Speaker: Roger Pines

Join us in the Ardis Krainik Theatre one hour before your opera performance begins for a free, 30-minute preview talk discussing that day’s production.

Seating is unreserved, but a ticket for that day’s performance is required. Talks begin one hour before each performance and doors open approximately 15 minutes before the start of the talks.

Pre-opera talks are supported by Raynette and Ned Boshell.

A recorded version of the Pre-opera talk is available below. 

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The music featured is generously furnished by Warner Classics.

Lyric Opera Commentaries are sponsored by the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Foundation in memory of their parents.

Program book

Learn more about Sondra Radvanovsky in Concert: The Puccini Heroines with artist bios, a conversation with Sondra Radvanovsky, and more.

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