Lyric Opera Unveils 2020-21 Season
WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Lyric Opera president and CEO Anthony Freud for a conversation about the company’s 2020-21 season.
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“Every great opera performance has at its heart a great conductor. Thankfully, Andrew has been that great conductor for an enormously wide-range of repertoire and performances through his 21 years as music director.” - Lyric president & CEO Anthony Freud looking back at Sir Andrew Davis’ tenure as the company’s music director.
Lyric Opera president & CEO Anthony Freud talking with opera singer Brandon Jovanovich backstage at the Lyric Opera House
Lyric Opera released the details of its 2020-21 season. The opera company’s 66th season includes 10 major productions and a number of one-night-only events including a special concert celebrating the tenure of longtime music director Sir Andrew Davis. The acclaimed conductor will retire from his role of Lyric music director at the end of the 20-21 season.
Sir Andrew Davis Photo credit: Peter Tarasiuk
Some highlights to keep an eye open for:
Davis will conduct three operas in his final season as Lyric’s music director, including the North American premiere of LESSONS IN LOVE AND VIOLENCE.
A scene from LESSONS IN LOVE AND VIOLENCE. Photo credit: Stephen Cummiskey
Lyric’s music director designate Enrique Mazzola will conduct Missy Mazzoli’s contemporary work PROVING UP early in 2021.
A scene from PROVING UP. Photo from Opera Omaha
Lyric will close its 2020-21 season with the musical SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN.
A scene from the stage production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN. Photo credit: Marie-Noëlle Robert
