Lyric Opera of Kansas City by Beth Wamsley Arguably one of the most famous operas of all time, Carmen has been no stranger to pop culture since its creation in 1875. The musical themes of Carmen have been buzzing in our ears for years in a host of different mediums. You’ve probably heard the “Habanera” before, like when the Swedish Chef and Beaker sang it … Read more
The end of summer is here! That might mean cooler days approaching in Kansas City, but the stage at the Kauffman Center will heat up with live opera when we open Carmen on September 24. Read below to learn more about adult education opportunities to deepen your experience of Carmen and our new traveling opera for students, Sketchbook … Read more
Lyric Opera Goes to Hollywood is a concert celebration of opera’s greatest moments in the movies. From the Golden Age of Hollywood through present-day the program brings together touching and funny moments from movies that feature beautiful arias, exciting overtures, and hilarious opera-infused moments. Learn more about the movies and the works featured in Lyric Opera Goes … Read more
In celebration of Black History Month, we asked Vinson Cole, renowned tenor and Creative Consultant and Director of Resident Artists, to share some of his favorite opera singers. Leontyne Price “One of the greatest singers of all time. She was the pinnacle of her repertoire. I was listening to an Aida on the Met station that she … Read more
Photo courtesy of © Aaron Lindberg Photography In celebration of Black History Month, we got to sit down Vinson Cole, renowned tenor with an international performing career. Vinson made his Lyric Opera stage debut as the Shepherd Boy in Tosca and joined the LOKC staff in 2015 as Creative Consultant and Director of Resident Artists. Learn how … Read more
by Dr. William Everett MAKING IT HAPPEN The unique challenges of 2020 have made us think up new and affirming projects in the midst of tremendous uncertainties and unknowns. I was honored and delighted to be part of one of these, Opera in Eight Parts, produced under the auspices of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City. In planning and … Read more
by Dr. Martin Nedbal EXOTIC OR FAUX-EXOTIC? In the series “Opera in Eight Parts,” produced by Lyric Opera of Kansas City, I was asked to discuss nineteenth-century operatic nationalism and exoticism. There are many well-known operas associated with exoticism, the depiction of foreign, often non-Western places by European composers, and even more national works, in … Read more
by Dr. Alison DeSimone
Lyric Opera’s Deborah Sandler invites you to enjoy excerpts of great past performances in a limited series called Intermezzo. I hope you are well and safe at home. Maybe you’re working from home, learning something new, listening to something new, or reaching out to friends and family as we navigate this unparalleled situation. For now, … Read more
Photographer Don Ipock captures the mad scene from Lucia di Lammermoor from the wings. Look for BONUS shots exclusively on our Instagram feed: @kcopera Lucia di Lammermoor is known for the showpiece aria “Il dolce suono,” popularly known as the “mad scene.” The entire opera builds up to this powerful scene in Act 3: Lucia falls for Edgardo … Read more
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