Mozart's ultimate anti-hero swaggers onto the stage to open the Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2026/27 season. Heating things up with his scandalous ways, Don Giovanni is an impulsive, serial seducer whose libidinous adventures take a turn for the darkly supernatural when he crosses the line and commits murder. Bringing the nobleman's philandering to life is Christian Van Horn, alongside Nina Solodovnikova as Donna Elvira, both making their company debuts!

Donizetti's comic opera Don Pasquale comes back to the Lyric Opera for the first time in more than ten years this season! Directed by Mariam Clemente making her Lyric debut, Enrique Mazzola conducts this scintillating production featuring Misha Kiria in the titular role. A witty tale of intrigue and revenge, the farcical Opera is widely regarded as the toast of the Opera Buffa (comic opera) tradition of the 19th century. An exciting addition to any opera season!

Richard Wagner has created some of the most famous, epic and enduring masterpieces not just in opera, but the entire musical landscape. Pieces such as "Ride of the Valkyries" have transcended opera and classical music to become familiar themes across popular culture even today, while the monumental nature of his operas, with great battles, mythical quests and heroic adventures make for some of the most exciting experiences one can have at the opera house.

At the age of 40, Italian Opera legend Verdi turned from the biblical dramas and ancient histories that inspired much of the grand opera tradition to write La Traviata, a tragic tale that dealt with moral and social dilemmas that were not openly acknowledged by polite society. While it may have caused controversy upon its debut, the opera is one of his most celebrated works, praised for its emotional depth and exquisite, bittersweet beauty.