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Rebecca Oliverio, Acting Assistant Principal Trumpet
Jul 22, 20222 min read
Verdi Isn't the Only One Who Is 'Green'
Rebecca with Principal Trumpet Bill Denton Lyric’s 2022-23 season is full of well-known and beloved operas: Hansel and Gretel, Le Comte...
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Jennifer More
Jul 20, 20221 min read
Pet of the Month: Daisy
Daisy and Frisk In July 2021, Frisk lost Maizie, his beloved canine companion of many years. After a few months of grieving, we started...
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Sam Shuhan, Assistant Principal Bass
Jun 14, 20222 min read
Amy Hess & Fulton Music Society
When not performing at Lyric or Grant Park, violist Amy Hess can be found teaching students within her private studio and is also on...
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Melissa Trier Kirk, viola
Jun 12, 20222 min read
Heather Wittels and the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative
Violinist Heather Wittels joined the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra in 2009. She keeps a busy solo recital and chamber music presence in...
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Neil Kimel, French Horn
Jun 10, 20222 min read
Teaching on Zoom
“Nope, I still can’t hear you.” “You’re on mute!!” “Your camera isn’t on.” “My internet is out.” These are the primary hurdles we have...
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Ian Hallas, Principal Bass
Jun 8, 20221 min read
Pet of the Month: Yantar
Yantar, impeccably dressed for his next concert If stress, separation anxiety and chronic bowel disease were a cat, you would have...
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Melissa Kirk, Viola
Apr 15, 20221 min read
Thanks to Ukraine Benefit Concert Organizers, Dignitaries, and Supporters
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks to the audience We are grateful to Vera Elaishevsky of the Kyiv Committee, Chicago Sister Cities...
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Melissa Trier Kirk, viola
Apr 14, 20221 min read
Over $48,000 Raised at Ukraine Benefit Concert
Last Saturday evening St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Chicago was filled with musicians, dignitaries, press and a full house...
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Rebecca Oliverio, Acting Assistant Principal Trumpet
Apr 13, 20221 min read
"A Prayer in Darkness"
Alan Hovhaness’ “Prayer of St. Gregory” features our Principal Trumpet, Bill Denton. The piece was composed as an intermezzo for...
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Melissa Trier Kirk, viola
Apr 11, 20221 min read
We Stand with Ukraine
As news of the war in Ukraine broke, Principal Bassoon Preman Tilson pondered how our orchestra could do something to help. The answer...
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chicagolyricoperao
Apr 2, 20221 min read
Benefit Concert: We Stand with Ukraine
Save the date! Join the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra at a concert to benefit Ukraine. The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art and Kyiv...
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Neil Kimel, French Horn
Mar 31, 20223 min read
An Interview with Maestra Eun Sun Kim
Neil Kimel recently sat down with the conductor of Tosca, Eun Sun Kim, to discuss music, conducting and her time at Lyric Opera of...
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Sam Shuhan, Assistant Principal Bass
Mar 28, 20224 min read
Artist Spotlight: Chuck Webb
Sam and Chuck Chuck Webb, rhythm section bassist for Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones, was recently interviewed by LOC...
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Melissa Trier Kirk, viola
Mar 26, 20221 min read
Liam Sings from the Wings
The Shepherd’s solo in Tosca is a hauntingly lovely melody sung offstage at the beginning of Act Three. We are fortunate this year to...
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Sam Shuhan, Assistant Principal Bass
Mar 25, 20221 min read
Pet of the Month: Bagel!
Bagel is the most lovable and trusting rescue dog you will probably ever meet. She is known for her epic smiles, frog legs, and hugs. She...
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chicagolyricoperao
Dec 10, 20211 min read
The 2021 Cookie Exchange: Smackdown
How many cookies is too many? No one knows, but with 16 people taking part in the Lyric Orchestra Ladies' Cookie Exchange we tiptoed up...
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chicagolyricoperao
Dec 8, 20212 min read
Maestro's Insights
Maestro Jordan de Souza brought terrific energy and enthusiasm to the podium conducting Florencia en el Amazonas. He sat down with some...
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chicagolyricoperao
Dec 6, 20211 min read
Hey Baby!
Fritz Foss (Assistant Principal/Utility Horn) with his wife Sarah, son Gus, and newest addition Josephine who arrived June 25th.
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chicagolyricoperao
Dec 4, 20211 min read
The Sweetest Book for Opera Fans Is Here
During the forced downtime of the pandemic our 2nd horn Neil Kimel and his wife mezzo-soprano Susan Platts embarked on a baking journey...
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Melissa Trier Kirk and Terri Van Valkinburgh
Oct 2, 20211 min read
Opening Night!
Da Flutes! Alyce Johnson (Flute/Piccolo) and Mimi Tachouet (Principal) After 18 months away, we are thrilled to be back, performing again...
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