Singer

There is something magical that happens on the stage at Beyond the Aria, between the irreplicable combination of the Millennium Park backdrop, the intimate cabaret setting on the Pritzker Pavilion stage, and the brilliantly engaging repertoire curated by each artist. Each performance is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Operatic luminaries Tomasz Konieczny, Tamara Wilson, Ronnita Miller, Whitney Morrison, Eric Owens, and Will Liverman will be joined by artists from the Lyric's Ryan Opera Center in four celebratory evenings exploring what opera singers sing on their night off!

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Beyond the Aria: Program III

Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Lyric Opera of Chicago welcomes Champion, the first opera written by composer Terence Blanchard. Based on a true story and featuring a libretto by Michael Cristofer; the drama unfolds in what composer Terence Blanchard calls “an opera in jazz.” Welterweight boxer Emile Griffith is tortured by the complex realities of his life: decades-long guilt from defeating a challenger in the ring, who died from Griffith’s blows; and desperately conflicted feelings regarding his own sexuality. James Robinson’s production arrives in Chicago with a remarkable cast. Joining Lyric favorites Reginald Smith, Jr., Whitney Morrison, and Paul Groves is Justin Austin, a brilliant new star who triumphed in Fire Shut Up in My Bones, with Music Director Enrique Mazzola leading the Lyric Opera Orchestra.

Champion

Lyric Opera House

One chance meeting can change people's lives forever.  When Rodolfo hears a knock at his door on Christmas Eve, opera's greatest love story is launched!  Puccini's soaring, aching melodies perfectly capture the emotion of every moment, from the exhilaration of young love at first sight to the story's unforgettable and heartbreaking conclusion.  The unbridled passion of this ageless tale has made it a favorite of audiences for over a century.

Soprano

Whitney Morrison

Events

Past events

Feb 1, 2024

Beyond the Aria: Program III · Harris Theater

Jan 27 - Feb 11, 2024

Champion · Lyric Opera of Chicago

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