Ryan Opera Center Final Auditions

October 07. 2021

October 07. 2021

Ryan Opera Center Final Auditions

Join us as more than 20 finalists representing the world's finest emerging singers vie for a spot in next season's 2022/23 Ryan Opera Center Ensemble — plus, participate in the process by voting for the Audience Favorite Award.

The Final Auditions will begin at 12:00 p.m.  Doors will open at 11:00 a.m. and the theater will open at 11:30 a.m. Attendees may come and go throughout the day during designated breaks. The final announcement will take place at approximately 6:00 p.m.

  • Location: The Lyric Opera House

Audience Favorite Award

From the selection below, vote for your favorite performer of the evening. Vote only one time — and for only one singer. Audience Favorite Award voting is for new singers only: returning members are not eligible. Results will be announced at the end of the event.

Choose your favorite performer*

Judges

Anthony Freud

General Director, President & CEO
The Women’s Board Endowed Chair

 

Enrique Mazzola

Music Director
John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Endowed Chair

 

Andreas Melinat

Vice President, Artistic Planning

 

Dan Novak

Vice President and Director, Ryan Opera Center
The Ryan Opera Center Board Endowed Chair

 

Craig Terry

Music Director, Ryan Opera Center
The Jannotta Family Endowed Chair

 

Julia Faulkner

Director of Vocal Studies, Ryan Opera Center
Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation

The road to the Ryan Opera Center

Founded in 1974, The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center is celebrated as one of the world's premier artist-development programs.

Every year some 400 singers audition for a chance to be one of 11-12 members of each season's Ensemble. These rising stars of tomorrow are in residence year-round for a comprehensive curriculum that includes:

  • Distinguished instruction in voice, language, acting and movement

  • Master classes and individual coachings with opera's leading artists, including Ryan Opera Center Advisor Renée Fleming and Lyric's Music Director Enrique Mazzola

  • Performance opportunities throughout Chicagoland and on Lyric's mainstage alongside today's greatest opera singers

About the Ryan Opera Center

About the Ryan Opera Center

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center is Lyric's preeminent artist-development program that nurtures the talents of some of the most promising operatic artists of each generation. The program's Ensemble members earn their coveted spot by successfully auditioning among more than 500 artists worldwide. Its alumni are among the dominant names in opera today. Donor generosity ensures continued unparalleled training, performance experience, and professional readiness of Ensemble members. This highly competitive program, established in 1974, is honored to enjoy the support of acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming as Advisor at Large, along with full-time staff Director Dan Novak, Music Director Craig Terry, and Director of Vocal Studies Julia Faulkner.

Learn More about the Ryan Opera Center

Photo: Jaclyn Simpson