Lyric Opera 2019-2020 Issue 8 Madama Butterfly

Lyric Opera of Chicago | 2 In this issue 6 WELCOME TO YOUR LYRIC 8 From the Chairman and the General Director 10 Board of Directors 12 The power of opera 16 PERFORMANCES 18 Title page and cast 19 Introduction 20 Artist profiles 24 Orchestra & Chorus 28 Opera notes 32 After the curtain falls 34 BEYOND THE STAGE 36 Lyric Unlimited – learning & creative engagement 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 partners 68 Annual individual and foundation support 74 Commemorative gifts 76 THE COMPANY 76 Artistic roster 78 Lyric staff 80 Backstage life Dan Rest The power of opera | pp. 12-15 Madama Butterfly | pp. 16-32 Todd Rosenberg