And for our final post of ThanksGiving Week: The Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra is thankful for… THE PEOPLE OF CHICAGO. Thank you,...

The Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra is thankful for… OUR VERY OWN COLLEAGUES. Adjusting and responding to the beautiful voices on the...

The Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra is thankful for… LABOR UNIONS We are thankful for the officers, board, and members of our very own...

The Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra is thankful for… OUR FAMILIES The musicians of Lyric Opera Orchestra are where we are today, due to...

The Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra is thankful for… the BOARD OF DIRECTORS and all DONORS of the Lyric Opera of Chicago We understand that...

The Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra is thankful for… the PRODUCTION / TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES AND THE USHERS of the Lyric Opera of Chicago...

The Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra is thankful for... the MUSIC STAFF of the Lyric Opera of Chicago. You are the behind-the-scenes heroes...

Introducing ThanksGiving Week! — a chance for the Lyric Orchestra to thank those for whom we are especially grateful. The Chicago Lyric...

From the Musicians of the Lyric Opera Orchestra regarding Lyric Opera of Chicago management’s decision to cancel the upcoming viola...

photo by Del Hall Question: Why did we go on strike? Answer: To preserve opera at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Our wonderful city has built,...

We were overwhelmed by the support we experienced on the picket line, from subscribers and patrons, members of our own union and other...

Our 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...

Emmy Award-Winning Photojournalist Del Hall documented the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra strike with his hallmark stunning photography....

Dear friends, The Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra went back to work today, rehearsing the beautiful music we love to perform. We are...

Today, the musicians of the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra ratified the tentative agreement reached last evening with Lyric management....

Yesterday afternoon the Chicago Federation of Musicians (AFM Local 10-208) hosted a Labor Rally for the Lyric Opera Orchestra at Daley...

At 10am on Tuesday, October 9, the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra members hit the streets for Day One of our strike. Lyric musicians on...

Why are the Musicians of the Lyric Opera Orchestra on strike? Because a world-class opera company needs a world-class orchestra. That...

Do 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...

After the curtain falls on Lyric Opera's season, orchestra members pursue other activities - some musical, some not. I spend my summers...