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Showing 2020 vision, Lyric Opera reveals plan for new production of Wagner’s ‘Ring’ Cycle

Jan 17, 2014 – 11:08 am | 10,296 views
Dramatic soprano Christine Goerke will star as Brünnhilde in the Lyric Opera of Chicago's new Ring Cycle (Arielle Doneson)

Report: With headliners Christine Goerke and Eric Owens — two breakthrough American Wagner singers that everyone is seeking – Lyric Opera of Chicago announced Friday that it will embark on a new David Pountney production of the “Ring” Cycle starring Owens as the great god Wotan and Goerke as Brünnhilde, his beloved Valkyrie daughter. The cycle’s four operas are to be unveiled one by one in consecutive seasons beginning in 2016-17, and then in total-immersion festival form, over the course of three weeks in April 2020.

Lyric Opera thriller: Christine Goerke probes the battered soul of Strauss’ vengeful Elektra

Oct 7, 2012 – 6:19 pm | 7,364 views
Christine Goerke in title role of Richard Strauss Elektra at Lyric Opera Chicago 2012 credit Robert Kusel

Review: ★★★★

‘Meistersinger’ to ‘Streetcar,’ Lyric Opera’s new season offers scenic route with 9 stops

Feb 27, 2012 – 3:55 pm | 6,333 views
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The Chicago Lyric Opera’s new season begins and ends with shows that should attract aficionados of opera and theater: “Elektra” and “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Here’s the show-by-show breakdown.