chicagolyricoperaoNov 25, 20181 minThank You to ChicagoAnd for our final post of ThanksGiving Week: The Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra is thankful for… THE PEOPLE OF CHICAGO. Thank you,...
chicagolyricoperaoNov 24, 20182 minThank You to Our Colleagues in the OrchestraThe Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra is thankful for… OUR VERY OWN COLLEAGUES. Adjusting and responding to the beautiful voices on the...
chicagolyricoperaoNov 23, 20181 minThank You to Labor UnionsThe Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra is thankful for… LABOR UNIONS We are thankful for the officers, board, and members of our very own...
chicagolyricoperaoNov 22, 20181 minThank You to Our FamiliesThe Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra is thankful for… OUR FAMILIES The musicians of Lyric Opera Orchestra are where we are today, due to...
chicagolyricoperaoNov 21, 20181 minThank You to the Board of Directors and all DonorsThe Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra is thankful for… the BOARD OF DIRECTORS and all DONORS of the Lyric Opera of Chicago We understand that...
chicagolyricoperaoNov 20, 20181 minThank You to Production, Technical, and UshersThe Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra is thankful for… the PRODUCTION / TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES AND THE USHERS of the Lyric Opera of Chicago...
chicagolyricoperaoNov 19, 20181 minThank You to the Music StaffThe Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra is thankful for... the MUSIC STAFF of the Lyric Opera of Chicago. You are the behind-the-scenes heroes...
chicagolyricoperaoNov 18, 20181 minThank You to Our PatronsIntroducing ThanksGiving Week! — a chance for the Lyric Orchestra to thank those for whom we are especially grateful. The Chicago Lyric...
chicagolyricoperaoOct 29, 20181 minAn Apology to the Viola Audition CandidatesFrom the Musicians of the Lyric Opera Orchestra regarding Lyric Opera of Chicago management’s decision to cancel the upcoming viola...
chicagolyricoperaoOct 28, 20182 minStrike Follow-Up Q&Aphoto by Del Hall Question: Why did we go on strike? Answer: To preserve opera at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Our wonderful city has built,...
Melissa Trier Kirk, violaOct 28, 20182 minThanks from the Picket LineWe were overwhelmed by the support we experienced on the picket line, from subscribers and patrons, members of our own union and other...
Teresa Fream, violinOct 26, 20181 minThank You from the PitOur return to the pit on October 17 for our first post-strike opera, La Boheme, was an emotional time for all of us. But we needn’t have...
chicagolyricoperaoOct 16, 20181 minThe Orchestra Strike Captured in PhotosEmmy Award-Winning Photojournalist Del Hall documented the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra strike with his hallmark stunning photography....
chicagolyricoperaoOct 16, 20181 minPlease Come to the OperaDear friends, The Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra went back to work today, rehearsing the beautiful music we love to perform. We are...
chicagolyricoperaoOct 15, 20182 minChicago Lyric Opera Orchestra Ratifies AgreementToday, the musicians of the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra ratified the tentative agreement reached last evening with Lyric management....
chicagolyricoperaoOct 14, 20182 minLabor Rally for the Lyric Opera OrchestraYesterday afternoon the Chicago Federation of Musicians (AFM Local 10-208) hosted a Labor Rally for the Lyric Opera Orchestra at Daley...
chicagolyricoperaoOct 10, 20181 minStrike Day One RecapAt 10am on Tuesday, October 9, the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra members hit the streets for Day One of our strike. Lyric musicians on...
chicagolyricoperaoOct 10, 20185 minWhy We're on StrikeWhy are the Musicians of the Lyric Opera Orchestra on strike? Because a world-class opera company needs a world-class orchestra. That...
Teresa Fream, violinSep 11, 20183 minWe are the Labor in Labor DayDo you get told regularly how lucky you are to have the job you have? I do. Don’t get me wrong, I do feel fortunate…because anyone who...
Melissa Trier Kirk, violaSep 9, 20182 minThe Relevance of Opera: a chat with director Peter SellarsAfter the curtain falls on Lyric Opera's season, orchestra members pursue other activities - some musical, some not. I spend my summers...
