Lyric Opera 2019-2020 Issue 2 The Barber of Seville

Lyric Opera of Chicago | 2 In this issue 6 WELCOME TO YOUR LYRIC 8 From the General Director and the Chairman 10 Board of Directors 12 A musical mission 16 TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE 18 Title page and cast 19 Synopsis 20 Artist profiles 24 Orchestra & Chorus 28 Opera notes 31 A conversation with the director 32 After the curtain falls 34 BEYOND THE STAGE 36 Learning & creative engagement at Lyric 40 RYAN OPERA CENTER 42 Ryan Opera Center alumni around the world 42 Program staff 43 Ryan Opera Center contributors 44 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT 46 Production sponsors 47 Aria Society 59 Supporting our future— endowments at Lyric 60 Faces of Lyric 63 Gift planning 66 Corporate partnerships 68 Annual individual and foundation support 74 Commemorative gifts 76 Artistic roster 78 Lyric staff Robert Kusel A musical mission | pp. 12-15 Todd Rosenberg The Barber of Seville | pp. 16-32