The great verismo opera about the French Revolution has never caught on in Paris, but remains Giordano's masterpiece. Chenier was a historical figure, a poet who was killed during the Reign of Terror, and is sung by Yonghoon Lee. Anna Pirozzi is Maddalena di Coigny, a young noblewoman who falls for Chenier and George Gagnidze is the member of the Tribunal whose desire for Maddalena brings about the deaths of both Chenier and Maddalena.

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents a colorful and dynamic co-production with Portland Opera of a new version of the compelling opera Faust of Charles Gounod!.

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents the rarely produced masterpiece of French Opera Les Troyens of Hector Berlioz with a powerhouse cast and Sir Andrew Davis conducting.

From the BBC and Broadcasting Union's 2017-2018 season of opera performances, Opera North presents Verdi's poignant Un ballo un maschera from Leeds Grand Theatre starring Dean Robinson as Count Ribbing, Stephen Richardson as Count Horn and Tereza Gevorgyan as Oscar. Richard Farnes conducts!

This production was from The Roundhouse, a smaller venue used by the Royal Opera for chamber and baroque operas. It featured Australian mezzo Caitlin Hulcup as Penelope and Roderick Williams as Ulysses.