Courtesy of Austin Opera. Present day. Laurentino is seventy-five and very ill. His son Mark serenades him on guitar. Mark’s daughter Diana asks about Laurentino’s Mexican-born son, Rafael, who has been estranged from Laurentino for decades. Laurentino wakes, but in his delirium mistakes Mark for Rafael. Mark continues to play the guitar while Laurentino remembers … Read more
As we prepare to present Cruzar la Cara de la Luna in March, we’re here to give some basic background about both mariachi and opera. Whether you’re a seasoned operagoer, or you’ll be at the Kauffman Center for the first time, it’s our goal to get you ready to experience this moving story, and the … Read more
January always feels like the longest month—whether it’s the challenge of Dry January, 🍷 sticking to New Year’s resolutions, 🏋️ or simply enduring the cold. ☃️ For Lyric Opera, it’s been a productive start to the year as we put the finishing touches on an exciting lineup engaging opera. Highlights include the Kansas City premiere of Cruzar … Read more
In case you missed it, Lyric Opera of Kansas City has been nominated for a GRAMMY® Award! This fall has been a whirlwind of achievements, including our GRAMMY® recognition 🏆, captivating performances at the Kauffman Center 🎭, and a robust slate of educational programs📓. As we reflect on this remarkable year, we’re deeply grateful to our … Read more
We are gearing up to present The Barber of Seville at Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and we couldn’t be more excited! Barber is one of the world’s most popular operas, with Gioachino Rossini’s lively and familiar music appearing everywhere from movies to commercials. But surprisingly, operas like Barber from the bel canto (“beautiful singing”) … Read more
November is here—who’s ready for family, fun, and a bit of flair? ✨ Embrace the season with turkey 🦃, pumpkin spice 🥧, and a dash of Italian comedy 🎭! Our 2024-2025 season rolls on with The Barber of Seville, running November 15-17. Expect stunning visuals, a tremendous cast, and an extraordinary creative team bringing Rossini’s classic … Read more
As the air turns crisp 🍂 and autumn settles in, we’re gearing up for exciting events at Lyric Opera of Kansas City! Next in our lineup is The Barber of Seville ✂️, Rossini’s delightful comedic opera, reimagined with vibrant, Gaudí-inspired visuals 🎨 that will transport you into a world of whimsy and music. This month also brings … Read more
Julie Farstad, Associate Professor of Painting at the Kansas City Art Institute Born on a farm in the Wisconsin prairie and eventually finding her true home in the semiarid valleys and mesas of New Mexico, Georgia O’Keeffe marveled at the awe she felt in the natural world and spent her life trying to create paintings … Read more
Trey Hock, Assistant Professor of Animation at Kansas City Art Institute Born in 1864, Alfred Stieglitz was just twenty-five years younger than the medium of photography itself. As a young man, Stieglitz was driven by a love of theater, music, as well as the visual arts. It wasn’t until his late teens that he came … Read more
The pace around the Lyric Opera offices is picking up, 🏃 and we are gearing up for another tremendous season of opera to start in the following month. 🥳 Single tickets are now on sale; there’s still time to purchase a full-season or flexible subscription package. 🎟️ If you’re still looking for summer activities, don’t … Read more
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