Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric Schedule

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Lyric Opera of Chicago is one of the leading opera companies in the United States.

Renowned soprano Gianna Rolandi, who had been LOCAA's Director of Vocal Studies and principal instructor since 2002, was appointed Director of the program in 2006.Warrack, John and West, Ewan (1992), The Oxford Dictionary of Opera, 782 pages, ISBN 0-19-869164-5.

It premiered during Lyric's 50th-anniversary season.The Lyric Opera productions were broadcast and nationally syndicated by WFMT Radio Network, from 1971 until 2001.

It was founded in Chicago in 1952, under the name 'Lyric Theatre of Chicago' by Carol Fox, Nicolà  Rescigno and Lawrence Kelly, with a season that included Maria Callas's American debut in Norma.

Andrew Foldi was Director of the LOCAA from 1991 to 1995.

The singers work with the world’s greatest opera singers, conductors, and directors, thus advancing the young artists’ professionalism. In 2005, author William Murray wrote a book about a year in the life of an entering class at LOCAA, entitled Fortissimo: Backstage at the Opera with Sacred Monsters and Young Singers.Murray, William.