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Director Damiano Michieletto invigorates opera with stagings that astonish some, appall others

Damiano Michieletto has been prominent on European stages for two decades, known for contemporary reconsiderations that at times cause controversy

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

‘Ernani’ opens Lyric Opera season with strong singing and playing, awkward staging

Leads are up to the demands of early Verdi opera, but production doesn’t fully jell.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2022

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago Sept. 8-14

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, Renegade Craft Fair, and Third Percussion in concert are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022