Lyric Opera 2021-2022 Issue 4 Florencia en el Amazonas

Lyric Opera of Chicago | 2 In this issue 6 WELCOME TO YOUR LYRIC 8 A letter from the Chair and the General Director 10 Board of Directors 12 Welcome home, Joffrey Ballet! 14 A deeper look at Lyric’s 2020/21 virtual season 16 TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE 19 Title page and cast 20 Synopsis 23 Artist profiles 28 Orchestra & Chorus 30 Opera notes 36 BEYOND THE STAGE 38 Learning & creative engagement at Lyric 40 RYAN OPERA CENTER 42 Ryan Opera Center alumni around the world 42 Program staff 44 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT 46 Bravissimi 48 Production sponsors 50 Supporting our future— endowments at Lyric 52 Ardis Krainik Society 56 Corporate partnerships 58 Annual individual and foundation support 68 Commemorative gifts 69 Artistic roster 70 Lyric staff 72 Backstage Life Lynn Lane Lyric welcomes The Joffrey Ballet | pp. 12-13 Florencia en el Amazonas | pp. 16-35 A scene from Florencia en el Amazonas . (Houston Grand Opera) “Birthday Variations” Amanda Assucena & Alberto Velazquez Photo by Cheryl Mann.