Do you remember the first time you saw The Sound of Music? For some, it was the classic 1965 film at a movie theater. Maybe it was in the living room of your grandparents’ house, or on a roll-out television in your elementary school classroom. The Sound of Music has an enduring charm that transcends … Read more
“La commedia è finita!” These iconic words closed our first production of the 2023-24 season, and even before Lyric Opera could absorb the words and close ‘Cav/Pag,’ we’ve moved on to our next adventure, The Sound of Music. Do you remember seeing The Sound of Music for the first time? This writer does; I fondly … Read more
Dr. Jane Sylvester, Assistant Professor of Musicology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and noted opera scholar, joined Opera Dives Deep on Monday, September 18, 2023 to prepare audiences for Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci. Her presentation, entitled Verismo’s Creative Deceptions: The Fictions of the Italian South in Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci, explored how—and why—practitioners of … Read more
by Beth Wamsley Don’t know opera? Think again! Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci have left a mark not only on the world of classical music, but of pop culture. These two iconic works (often referred to together as Cav/Pag) have been referenced, parodied, and celebrated across various forms of media. Seinfeld Seinfeld has paid tribute to … Read more
The above words are sung by Turiddu in Cavalleria rusticana. In this scene, Turiddu invites everyone for a drink at his mother’s tavern after Easter church service. Listen to Italian tenor Mario Del Monaco as Turiddu leading the toast! These same words—in a slightly more accessible English translation—also served as the opening toast at our … Read more
It’s post-Labor Day, and fall is in the air in Kansas City. 🍂 Fall in Kansas City means the return of football 🏈 and activities like the Plaza Art Fair 🎨 and haunted houses 👻 in the West Bottoms. It’s also the return of world-class opera in our community! 🎵 Later this month, our ✨BRAND … Read more
by Beth Wamsley In the vast realm of music, seemingly distinct genres often find common ground. One such fusion lies at the crossroads of opera and hip-hop. While these genres may appear worlds apart, they share more than meets the ear! Storytelling and Emotion At their core, opera and hip-hop are mediums for storytelling and … Read more
August in Kansas City means there are still plenty of hot days, but the close of the summer means back to school for many area children in the metro. 📓 As we close the curtain on the summer, we open the curtain on another exciting season of musical storytelling, education, and community engagement at Lyric … Read more
It’s summertime in Kansas City. Longer days, lots of sunshine, and languid pool days await! 🏖️ So what happens at the opera during the summer? Behind the scenes, our box office is buzzing with activity as we diligently work to accommodate our valued subscribers’ seating preferences. 🐝 In addition, our talented production department is meticulously … Read more
Did you know you can request ticket exchanges online? Here’s how: 3. Select your account name at the top of the page, above upcoming events. 4. Check that your account information is correct. 5. Select “Upcoming Events” in the left-hand column. 6. Select the event you would like to request changes for by selecting the “Request … Read more
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