Porgy and Bess

30 / 60

LYRIC LEGACY
Renée Fleming inCapriccio, 2014 Joan Sutherland and Marilyn Horne in Semiramide , 1971 Maria Callas before debuting in Lyric's production of Norma, 1954
For 60 years, Lyric Opera of Chicago has produced
world-class opera with many of the world’s greatest
artists. Our vision is to be the great North American
opera company for the 21st century, providing a deep
and relevant cultural service to communities throughout
Chicagoland, and enhancing Chicago’s global reputation
as an international metropolitan center. To realize this
vision, we have launched the Breaking New Ground
Campaign.
This campaign will also make possible:
• New and revived major opera productions
• The modernization of the Civic Opera House
stage with state-of-the-art stage lifts, lighting,
and stage rigging equipment
• Updated media, marketing, and audience
development programs
• The strengthening of the company’s financial
position, including building our endowment to
current industry best practice
A thriving future for Lyric Opera of Chicago relies on
the support of our steadfast subscribers, enthusiastic
audiences, and generous donors. Please contact Leslie
Mastroianni at 312-827-5676 or
for information on how you can support the Breaking
New Ground Campaign.
TO BE THE GREAT
NORTH AMERICAN
OPERA COMPANY
FOR THE
ST CENTURY
LYRIC’S
VISION :