Join us for an extraordinary evening celebrating The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s premier artist-development program.

Members of the Ryan Opera Center's 2025/26 Ensemble take the stage with the Lyric Opera Orchestra, conducted by Lyric Music Director Enrique Mazzola, in this showcase performance.

Featuring selections from Donizetti’s Viva la mamma — a witty and irreverent comedy about the chaos of putting on an opera, complete with oversized personalities and a famously demanding stage mother — the evening also includes additional repertoire chosen to highlight the Ensemble’s wide-ranging talents.

Experience the artistry of tomorrow’s opera stars as they demonstrate the exceptional training that defines the Ryan Opera Center. Reserve your free seats today!

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Rising Stars in Concert 2026

Lyric Opera House

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look as Sir Donald Runnicles and the orchestra rehearse for the weekend Festival Orchestra concerts with soprano Eleni Calenos and tenor Daniel Luis Espinal.

Open Rehearsal: Night at the Opera

Jackson Hole High School

The annual tradition of opera at the Grand Teton Music Festival continues with an evening of arias, duets and orchestral interludes from none other than Giacomo Puccini, featuring soprano Eleni Calenos and tenor Daniel Luis Espinal.

Daniel Luis Espinal

Events

Upcoming events

Aug 14, 2026

Open Rehearsal: Night at the Opera · Grand Teton Music Festival

14 - 15 Aug, 2026

Festival Orchestra Finale: Night at the Opera · Grand Teton Music Festival

Past events

Apr 25, 2026

Rising Stars in Concert 2026 · Lyric Opera of Chicago

Future and recently performed repertoire

Singer in Symphony No. 4 by Mendelssohn

Grand Teton Music Festival

Singer in Viva la Mamma by Donizetti

Lyric Opera of Chicago

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