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JPR Classics is a place to come for all things classical in the State of Jefferson. We'll honor our rich classical heritage while looking to the future, showcasing inspired performances by the next generation of classical musicians. The classics live on JPR!

Lyric Opera Of Chicago Returns Sat. May 17th

Beginning Saturday, May 17th at 10am, JPR welcomes the return of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Since its early days, Lyric Opera of Chicago has been regarded as one of the top three US opera companies, along with the MET and San Francisco. Chicago boasts an opera company with a box office exceeding 100% of capacity each year for the past decade, thanks to subscribers who give their tickets back for resale when they cannot attend a performance.

The full season includes:

May 17: Otello (Verdi)
May 24: Madama Butterfly (Puccini)
May 31: Parsifal (Wagner)
June 7: La Traviata (Verdi)
June 14: Die Fledermaus (Strauss, Jr.)
June 21: The Barber of Seville (Rossini)
June 28: Rusalka (Dvorak)
July 5: La Clemenza Di Tito (Mozart)

Join us Saturday mornings at 10am on the Classics & News Service for broadcasts of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, beginning May 17th.

As FM Network Program Director and Music Director, Eric oversees many aspects of JPR's broadcast day. He still hosts the occasional Open Air or classical music shift, and is the driving force behind JPR Live Sessions - our popular series of live in-studio music performances and conversations.