What is Maestro Enrique Mazzola’s favorite seat in the house? Find out in this episode of “Exploring with Enrique,” as Lyric’s music director takes you inside the orchestra pit. | Lyric Opera of Chicago

Music Director Enrique Mazzola shares why Verdi's RIGOLETTO has stood the test of time and is the perfect way to open Lyric's 2024/25 Season. Experience the edge-of-your-seat drama, September 14-October 6 with tickets at lyricopera.org/rigoletto. | Lyric Opera of Chicago

"There is only AIDA that is like AIDA." From epic choral scenes to intimate duets, Music Director Enrique Mazzola shares why this Giuseppe Verdi opera is unlike any other. See the Maestro conduct his first-ever AIDA, opening on March 9. Learn more and get your tickets for the biggest show of the season at lyricopera.org/aida. | Lyric Opera of Chicago

RIGOLETTO's complex characters — from the naive Gilda to the duplicitous Duke of Mantua — have captivated audiences for centuries. Hear Music Director Enrique Mazzola discuss the iconic roles, and see him on the podium for Verdi's dramatic opera September 14-October 6. Learn more and get your tickets at lyricopera.org/rigoletto. | Lyric Opera of Chicago

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