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Published: November 15, 2006
One of the most popular and well respected attractions in the city of Chicago is the world renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago. Internationally admired for both its artistic standards and massive subscription audience of 34,000, the Lyric Opera of Chicago is widely recognized as the one of the finest opera companies on the planet.
In the 52 years of its existence, the Lyric Opera of Chicago has set the standard for opera with its repertoire of world class singers, conductors, directors, designers, choreographers, and dancers.
The Lyric Opera of Chicago resides in the Civic Opera House located at 20 N. Wacker Drive on the east bank of the Chicago River. The Civic Opera House holds a capacity of 3,563 seats and is the second largest opera auditorium in North America. It consists of a limestone skyscraper with 45 story office tower and two 22 story wings. The entrance of the building is shaped like a gigantic throne. The interior is decorated a combination of Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles.
The Civic Opera House was built by a utility magnate billionaire named Samuel Insull. He hired the architectural firm of Graham, Anderson, Probst & White to design the building. In 1993 the Lyric Opera of Chicago purchased the Civic Opera house and its surrounding spaces. They launched a $100 million capital campaign called “Building on Greatness…An Opera House for the 21st Century” in order to raise money for the purchase and renovations. The final renovations were finally completed in 1996-97.
The history of the Lyric Opera of Chicago dates back to its founding in 1954 by Carol Fox, Lawerence V. Kelly, and conductor Nicola Rescigno. They originally named the company The Lyric Theatre of Chicago but changed its name to the Lyric Opera of Chicago in 1956. However, it was Ardis Kranik, the company's general director from 1981-1997, who is largely responsible for the success of the company. She launched “Toward the 21st Century,” an artistic initiative in which the company produced one 20th Century European and one American opera each season. This greatly impacted the world of opera both internationally and in North America.
Currently, the Lyric Opera of Chicago is as successful as ever. In the 2005-2006 season it generated $27,159,150 in box-office revenues which surpassed its fundraising goal of $15.6 million. The Lyric Opera of Chicago continues to dominate the world of opera by successfully reviving well known operas and continually creating newer ones. In 2004-2005, Pulitzer Prize wining composer William Balcom collaborated with respected film director Robert Altman and premiered the opera A Wedding, which is based on Altman's 1978 film.
Whether its locals or tourists searching for artistic world class entertainment, the Lyric Opera of Chicago is well worth the money. Prices for tickets usually range between $42-$200. The Lyric Opera of Chicago makes the opera an experience well worth remembering for both newcomers and longtime fans.
About the Opera House. Lyric Opera of Chicago. 13 November 2006 http://www.lyricopera.org/about/house.asp
Lyric Opera of Chicago. Wikipedia. 26 October 2006. 13 November 2006 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyric_Opera_of_Chicag o
Lyric Opera of Chicago Historical Overview. Lyric Opera of Chicago. 13 November 2006 http://www.lyricopera.org/about/history.asp
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The Lyric Opera of Chicago resides in the Civic Opera House located at 20 N. Wacker Drive on the east bank of the Chicago River. The Civic Opera House holds a capacity of 3,563 seats and is the second largest opera auditorium in North America. It consists of a limestone skyscraper with 45 story office tower and two 22 story wings. The entrance of the building is shaped like a gigantic throne. The interior is decorated a combination of Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles.
The Civic Opera House was built by a utility magnate billionaire named Samuel Insull. He hired the architectural firm of Graham, Anderson, Probst & White to design the building. In 1993 the Lyric Opera of Chicago purchased the Civic Opera house and its surrounding spaces. They launched a $100 million capital campaign called “Building on Greatness…An Opera House for the 21st Century” in order to raise money for the purchase and renovations. The final renovations were finally completed in 1996-97.
The history of the Lyric Opera of Chicago dates back to its founding in 1954 by Carol Fox, Lawerence V. Kelly, and conductor Nicola Rescigno. They originally named the company The Lyric Theatre of Chicago but changed its name to the Lyric Opera of Chicago in 1956. However, it was Ardis Kranik, the company's general director from 1981-1997, who is largely responsible for the success of the company. She launched “Toward the 21st Century,” an artistic initiative in which the company produced one 20th Century European and one American opera each season. This greatly impacted the world of opera both internationally and in North America.
Currently, the Lyric Opera of Chicago is as successful as ever. In the 2005-2006 season it generated $27,159,150 in box-office revenues which surpassed its fundraising goal of $15.6 million. The Lyric Opera of Chicago continues to dominate the world of opera by successfully reviving well known operas and continually creating newer ones. In 2004-2005, Pulitzer Prize wining composer William Balcom collaborated with respected film director Robert Altman and premiered the opera A Wedding, which is based on Altman's 1978 film.
Whether its locals or tourists searching for artistic world class entertainment, the Lyric Opera of Chicago is well worth the money. Prices for tickets usually range between $42-$200. The Lyric Opera of Chicago makes the opera an experience well worth remembering for both newcomers and longtime fans.
About the Opera House. Lyric Opera of Chicago. 13 November 2006 http://www.lyricopera.org/about/house.asp
Lyric Opera of Chicago. Wikipedia. 26 October 2006. 13 November 2006 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyric_Opera_of_Chicag o
Lyric Opera of Chicago Historical Overview. Lyric Opera of Chicago. 13 November 2006 http://www.lyricopera.org/about/history.asp
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