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Of Mice and Men We end our season with a powerful adaptation of Steinbeck’s classic novella by the father of American opera, Carlisle Floyd. Of Mice and Men delves deep into the American psyche and experience of the 1930s and brings to life the unbreakable bond between George and Lennie, migrant farm workers, striving for the … Read more

The Gershwins®’ Porgy and Bess Presented for the first time in Lyric Opera history, Porgy and Bess is the essential American opera. The source of some of the twentieth century’s most beloved songs—including “Summertime”—this jazzy Gershwin score is unforgettable. The opera paints a vivid picture of life in the Charleston neighborhood Catfish Row, where a poignant … Read more

Puccini, Modernism, and the End of an Era Dr. Aaron Ziegel, speaker Join us for a deep dive into the sound world of Turandot, including Puccini’s compositional idiom, his engagement with the styles of his modernist contemporaries, and his search for sonic inspiration in the then unknown and largely inaccessible world of Chinese music. Equipped with … Read more

Turandot’s Unfinished Ending Dr. Aaron Ziegel, speaker Learn the true story of Puccini’s unfinished opera, Turandot—how Puccini died of cancer in 1924 before completing the work, how his colleague Alfano sought to complete the missing final scene, and how the conductor Toscanini honored the maestro’s memory at the opera’s premiere in 1926. The history behind … Read more

Becoming a Redwood Join us at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church for an afternoon concert featuring the extraordinary partnership of composer Lori Laitman and poet Dana Gioia. Recognized as “one of the most talented and intriguing of living composers” (Fanfare Magazine), Laitman’s music is renowned for its uniqueness, craft, and beauty. Featuring the texts of internationally-acclaimed … Read more

Community Conversation: The Voice of Your Heart This event is currently at capacity. Click the button above to join the event waitlist. Curated by oral historian and Chicana scholar Christina Loya, this event at The Museum of Kansas City will delve into the rich tapestry of Mexican American identity and the multifaceted story of immigration … Read more

Stories in the Spotlight: Cruzar la Cara de la Luna Para la versión en español de esta página, haga clic aquí.   Bring the whole family to Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s mariachi opera Cruzar la Cara de la Luna and enrich the experience with Stories in the Spotlight, a three-part program designed for learning … Read more

Meet the Artists of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna Meet the talented artists of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna! Learn more about their careers, their unique experiences bringing this groundbreaking opera to life, and the stories behind their performances. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect directly with the … Read more