💫 WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR LOVE?
Join us for the North American Premiere of Leonora, an extraordinary tale of courage and sacrifice. Discover this powerful Italian opera, composed by Ferdinando Paër, and conducted by the legendary Dame Jane Glover.
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🎼 Join us for an enlightening discussion that delves into the contrasting interpretations of the story of Leonore by two remarkable composers: Ludwig van Beethoven and Ferdinando Paër.
🎭 This talk, moderated by WFMT’s LaRob K. Rafael, will explore the origins of the source material that inspired both operas and examine how each composer-librettist team uniquely addresses the themes of liberty, revolution, self-sacrifice, love and justice.
🎶 Our discussion also provides the opportunity to bring together the artistic teams behind Lyric Opera of Chicago Lyric Opera of Chicago’s upcoming production of Beethoven’s Fidelio (conductor Enrique Mazzola and director Matthew Ozawa), and Chicago Opera Theater’s upcoming production of Paër’s Leonora (conductor Dame Jane Glover and director Lawrence Edelson).
✨ Take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore two incredible operas from different perspectives! Get your FREE tickets now at COT.ORG/FREEDOM
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Thinking about subscribing to COT's upcoming season? Let us fill you in on the awesome perks! 🎉
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🎉 SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE! Snag your tickets for our exciting 2024/25 season.
Whether you're dying to see the North American premiere of Leonora, bask in the legacy of Puccini, experience the mesmerizing story of Remedios Varios, or witness the powerful world premiere of She Who Dared —now's your chance!
Discover the season at COT.ORG
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🎉The #COT family wishes our amazing board member, Brown Sugar Bakery-Chicago owner Stephanie Hart, a very happy birthday! 🎉We are still drooling over the yummy treats she provided for our #50thAnniversaryGala this spring, and hope someone bakes her something #yummy today!! 🎂🥳✨ #HappyBirthday
🎟️ Plan ahead without the stress! Join Chicago Opera Theater as a subscriber and enjoy unbeatable perks:
✨ Guaranteed best prices
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✨ Early-bird bonus: Subscribe by July 15th and get FREE tickets to Bohème and Beyond, our December concert celebrating Puccini
✨ Priority seating before single tickets go on sale
✨ Exclusive discounts on extra tickets for friends and family
✨ Subscribers are invited to "In the Wings," an exclusive new series of free online classes led by Edlis Neeson General Director Lawrence Edelson, and featuring artists from each of our productions and concerts
Don't miss out—subscribe now and get the most out of the season! Head to COT.ORG #ChicagoOperaTheater #COTSubscriptions
🎶 Ready for some fun trivia about COT's Vanguard Initiative? 🎶
Did you know our Vanguard program supports emerging composers to create groundbreaking new operas? 🌟 Our Resident Composers not only receive highly personalized mentorship, but they also get to collaborate with an established librettist to create a new opera!
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She Who Dared
🚍 WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS? 🚍
Everyone knows Rosa Parks, but she wasn't the first to refuse to move. "She Who Dared" spotlights the courageous women who helped desegregate the Montgomery bus system in the 1950s. These Civil Rights pioneers pay homage to the quiet struggle for justice that has often gone unknown – further amplifying the effects of the historic case of Browder V Gayle. With moments of riotous humor and poignant bravery, these women show how everyday people can challenge the system and drive real change – if only they dare.
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🌍 What would you do to save the world? 🌍
Set in a world devoid of color and inspired by surrealist painter Remedios Varo, a lone tree holds the memory and possibility of music, poetry, and art. Follow the journey of an herbalist struggling to heal a community and a homesick student dreaming of escape. Can an ancient forbidden remedy unlock the key to transcendence or lead to complete obliteration?
Remedios Varios para las Aflicciones del Cuerpo y el Espíritu is brought to you by the Vanguard Initiative! Subscribe today at COT.ORG
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🎤 Calling all Classical Singers! 🎤
Don't miss your chance to shine in our 2025/26 Season Auditions! 🌟
Find out more at COT.ORG/AUDITIONS
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🎉 What will be your legacy? 🎉
Join us in celebrating the centennial of Giacomo Puccini's impact on opera and musical theater in 2024!
🎟️ Subscribe before July 15 and get FREE tickets to Bohème & Beyond—The Legacy of Puccini! Don't miss out on this unforgettable concert.
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What would you do for love?
Leonora, a deeply moving opera, is based on a true story that unfolded in 18th century France. It's a tale of love and sacrifice, where a young woman, Leonora, disguises herself as a man named Fidelio to rescue her wrongfully imprisoned husband.
Learn more at COT.ORG
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🎉 Thank you for an incredible 50th Anniversary Season!
Your support and enthusiasm made every performance unforgettable. We can't wait to see you in October for another thrilling season! #ThankYou #ChicagoOperaTheater 🎭✨
We are just DAYS away from the Chicago premiere of Before It All Goes Dark! We've added more seats for both performances, so grab your tickets now at COT.ORG.
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Join us May 25 & 26 as we uncover the gripping tale of a Vietnam war veteran's journey to discover his hidden identity in "Before It All Goes Dark."
Learn more at COT.ORG ✨
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ANNOUNCING CHICAGO OPERA THEATER’S 2024/25 SEASON
Three Premieres and a Concert Celebration of one of Opera’s most Beloved Composers!
We open this Fall with the North American Premiere of rarely performed, virtuosic Italian opera that influenced Beethoven, and that tells a story about persecution, freedom and the power of love that is as powerful and relevant today as it was when it first premiered in 1804. In December we celebrate the centennial of the death of one of the most beloved Italian composers of the early 20th century. During the Spring, we get a taste of the future as we showcase a new work developed through our Vanguard Initiative, and we close the season with a World Premiere by two of the most exciting artists writing for the opera stage today. Of course, there is no opera without great singers, and we are thrilled to welcome an incredible array of acclaimed local, national and international artists to COT to bring all of these works to life!
Learn more at www.cot.org/2024-25-season
🎉 Can't wait to see you all later at the 2024/25 Season Reveal Party! 🎉
Get ready to unveil the future of opera with us at the Haymarket Pub & Brewery tonight at 6 PM! 🥂 Remember, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun at this free event! See you there! #COTSeasonReveal
Chicago Opera Theater proudly announces the newest composer joining the Vanguard initiative, Aaron Israel Levin! Aaron will begin his two-year residency with COT in the fall of 2024.
Currently completing a Doctor of Musical Arts at the Yale School of Music, Aaron’s music has been performed and commissioned by the Aizuri Quartet, Bent Frequency Duo, the Chelsea Symphony, Fifth House Ensemble, the Historical Keyboard Society of North America, and mezzo-sopranos Kayleigh Butcher and Lisa Neher. Passionate about collaboration, Aaron often works with artists in theater, dance, and film.
Please help us in welcoming Aaron to the COT family! #COTVanguard #VanguardInitiative
🌟 Have you heard? This Friday is the Close-Up of Vanguard composer Gillian Rae Perry's debut opera, The Weight of Light!
Join composer Gillian Rae Perry and COT Morse & Genius Music Director Lidiya Yankovskaya for the Close-Up with The Weight of Light.
When: Friday, April 12 | 7:00-8:30PM
Where: Fine Arts Building (410 S Michigan Ave, Suite 404)
The event is free, but RSVP is appreciated https://forms.gle/gycLoTsWwmPTJkn59 #TheWeightofLight #VanguardOpera #ChicagoOperaTheater
