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Backstage at Lyric #68 -- The Merry Widow Discovery Series: Roger Honeywell

Fri, Dec 4 Listen

Katya Kabanova: Janacek scholar Gavin Plumley

Tue, Nov 24 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #67 -- Katya Kabanova: Brandon Jovanovich

Tue, Nov 24 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #66 -- Katya Kabanova: Karita Mattila

Fri, Nov 20 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #65 -- Katya Kabanova Discovery Series: Brandon Jovanovi

Fri, Nov 20 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #64 -- Ernani Discovery Series: Sondra Radvanovsky and J

Fri, Oct 30 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #63 -- Ernani: Baritone Boaz Daniel

Tue, Oct 27 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #62 -- Ernani: Tenor Salvatore Licitra

Tue, Oct 27 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #61 -- Faust Discovery Series: Ana Mara Martnez, Piotr B

Wed, Oct 14 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #60 -- Faust: Soprano Ana Mara Martnez

Thu, Oct 8 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #59 -- Faust: Tenor Piotr Beczala

Fri, Oct 2 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #58 -- Tosca: Bass-Baritone Dale Travis

Thu, Oct 1 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #57 -- Tosca Discovery Series: Deborah Voigt and Garnett

Fri, Sep 25 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #56 -- Tosca: Bass-baritones Sam Handley, Craig Irvin an

Thu, Sep 10 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #55 -- Behind-the-scenes with Chorus Master Donald Nally

Tue, Aug 4 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #54 -- Behind-the-scenes with Peter Schwob

Wed, Jul 22 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #53 -- Faust: Tenor Joseph Kaiser

Tue, Jul 7 Listen

Backstage at Lyric #52 -- A Star You Should Know: Voigt and Urmana

Tue, May 26 Listen
Two world renowned sopranos share the spotlight in this season's production of Tosca.

Backstage at Lyric #51 -- A Star You Should Know: Paul Groves

Tue, May 26 Listen
The celebrated American tenor stars as Faust in Berlioz's spectacular and rarely staged The Damnation of Faust.

Backstage at Lyric #50 -- A Star You Should Know: Karita Matilla

Wed, Apr 22 Listen
"She's the most electrifying singing actress of our day, the kind of performer who drives the public into frenzies." That's how Musical America described the Finnish soprano when it named her the Musician of the Year in 2005. In November and December, the megastar returns to Lyric in the title role of Janacek's Katya Kabanova. Her portrayal of one of the great tragic heroines in opera is sure to be a highlight of the 2009/10 season. Discover more about this breathtaking artist by listening...

Backstage at Lyric #49 -- A Star You Should Know: Piotr Beczala

Thu, Apr 16 Listen
Acclaimed Polish tenor Piotr Beczala makes his Lyric Opera debut this fall as the title role in Charles Gounad's Faust. A star in Europe, Beczala made his mark in America and beyond earlier this year when he stepped in to perform the leading male role Edgardo opposite Anna Netrebko in the Met's Lucia di Lammermoor, which was simulcast in theater's around the world. Beczala is a critical sensation, garnering rave reviews from press and audiences alike.

Backstage at Lyric #48 -- Discovery Series: The Abduction from the Seraglio

Tue, Mar 3 Listen
The story's a simple one - but the demands on the singers are anything but! Marvel at our "best in the business" Mozart masters in this delightful Discovery Series podcast featuring tenor Matthew Polenzani, director Chas Rader-Shieber and conductor Sir Andrew Davis.

Backstage at Lyric #47 -- The Abduction from the Seraglio: Erin Wall

Fri, Feb 27 Listen
Internationally recognized soprano Erin Wall is Backstage at Lyric. Erin, whose career began at Lyric Opera of Chicago, returns to play the lead role of Konstanze in Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio. Hosted by Roger Pines.

Backstage at Lyric #46 -- 2009/2010 Season Preview

Wed, Feb 25 Listen
Sir Andrew Davis previews the 2009/10 season with musical excerpts and commentary in this 18-minute audio clip.

Backstage at Lyric #45 -- Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci: Guang Yang, M

Mon, Feb 16 Listen
Join host Roger Pines for a lively discussion with Cav-Pag stars Guang Yang (Santuzza), Mark Delavan (Alfio) and Ana Maria Martinez (Tonio) in Lyric's latest Discovery Series podcast.

Backstage at Lyric #44 -- Cavalleria Rusticana: American mezzo-soprano Judi

Mon, Feb 16 Listen
American mezzo-soprano Judith Christin joins us for our latest podcast. A favorite artist with opera companies all across the United States, Judith returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago to play the role of Mama Lucia in Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana.

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