This special edition of Lyric Libations comes from Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra members Teresa Fream (violin) and Terri Van Valkinburgh (assistant principal viola) who—in addition to being gifted musicians—are talented mixologists!
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From voice lessons and coachings via Zoom, to memorization and language study, here are videos and personal updates on how our Ryan Opera Center Ensemble is continuing their training at home.
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There's no better time to instill a love of music and opera in young people than during their childhood. Each year, Lyric reaches thousands of young people through music.
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"Au fond du temple saint" ("At the back of the holy temple," also known as "The Pearl Fishers Duet"), is a duet from Georges Bizet's Les pêcheurs de perles (The Pearl Fishers).
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Recent Ryan Opera Center alumnae, pianist Madeline Slettedahl and soprano Emily Pogorelc, perform "My Buddy." Music written by Walter Donaldson and lyrics by Gus Kahn.
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Ryan Opera Center pianist Craig Terry plays with recent ROC alumna, Kayleigh Decker, while she sings "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." Music by Leo Friedman and lyrics by Beth Slater Whitson.
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Hear from first-year Ryan Opera Center bass, Anthony Reed, on his daily routine in quarantine and how he continues to train from home.
Music has a way of connecting people, even when they are miles (or just six feet) apart. With the current reality of social distancing, we all need that connection more than ever — and that's why we're still here for you, with a dose of levity, learning, and love.
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In this "At Home With the Auditorium," soloists (and married couple!) Alfreda Burke and Rodrick Dixon performed a selection of songs right from their home.
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Music has a way of connecting people, even when they are miles (or just six feet) apart. With the current reality of social distancing, we all need that connection more than ever — and that's why we're still here for you, with a dose of levity, learning, and love.
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