La Bohème

Giacomo Puccini's La Bohème brings to life a fantastic world through gorgeous music, and Austin Lyric Opera's production treated the audience to rich glimpses of that fantastic world: 1870s Paris bustling with people, ideas, love, and song.

"...his music -- gorgeous music -- and in this Austin Lyric Opera production, the audience was treated to glimpses..."

March 14, 2003 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Articulations

The National Endowment for the Arts played Santa Claus last week, dropping federal funding in the stockings of arts organizations, and even went so far as "comin' to town" to do it, announcing $26 million in grants, including $287,000 to 14 local artists and arts organizations, from here in Austin.

"...organizational capacity, and leadership initiatives from right here in Austin. Consider it yet more fallout from Richard Florida and..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Short Cuts

Dead Man Talking: A panel of local film academics & critics discuss the Tim Robbins' film in anticipation of the opera adaptation.

"...and Red River), part of the "Art, Word, Screen, Opera: The Journey of Dead Man Walking" series, which is..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Articulations

The Dallas-based Meadows Foundation proves to be a true friend to the Austin arts in hard times with three special grants to Austin Lyric Opera, Zachary Scott Theatre Center, and Mexic-Arte Museum.

"...The Austin arts have a friend in Dallas, and its name..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

How to Hire an Architect

"...the small organizations, from the three big organizations [Ballet Austin, Austin Lyric Opera, and Austin Symphony], three architects, [scenic..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

ALO Lands Conductor

"...that isn't a typo. We don't mean ASO -- Austin Symphony Orchestra -- which is in the thick of..."

June 14, 1996 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Many Lives of Candide

"...acquired a few more stellar collaborators: Dorothy Parker as lyricist and Tyrone Guthrie as director. Alas, the quality of..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

A weekly rundown of the latest news in Austin's visual and performing arts scene

"...the organization, it's impossible to separate Joseph McClain and Austin Lyric Opera. And yet that's precisely what the ALO..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Austin quiz kids prove they know opera, the Texas Commission on the Arts proves it cares about Republic Square, and visual artist Tré Arenz proves she cares about humanity.

"...But the half-dozen teens in the Heller Center for Opera this past Saturday sure knew about this German romantic..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Top 10 Ensembles of 2012

The year's most memorable groupings in classical music, dance, and theatre

"...the group's artists, we have – right here in Austin – a musical force that is on its way..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

Lucia di Lammermoor

Lyubov Petrova powers this Lucia with vocal fireworks and nuanced acting

"...LammermoorDell Hall at the Long Center, 701 W. Riverside www.austinlyricopera.org Through Feb. 5 Running time: 3 hr...."

Feb. 3, 2012 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Top 10 Notable Theatrics of 2011

Recalling how scoundrels, amphibians, and grace brightened Austin stages in 2011

"...5) 'THE MAGIC FLUTE' (Austin Lyric Opera) Beleaguered though it's been of late, ALO..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

All Over Creation: Classical Alchemy

How Austin is transmuting the music of old into dance, art, and comedy

"...That, of course, was before I began encountering Austin artists with abilities that ancient alchemists would give their..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

This week's local foodie news

"...A contingent of Austinites spent much of last week in Portland, Ore., at..."

April 30, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Top 9 Most Memorable Locally Produced Live Performance Offerings That I Chanced to See in 2009

A theatre year of crazy families, love lost and found, and lots of dancing

"...6) 'LA BOHÈME' (AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA) Few things can compete with pure spectacle,..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Top 9 Dance and Classical Music Treasures of 2009

Uncommon beauty and power danced a potent duet in the music and movement of 2009

"...and tender score, and, best of all, thousands of Austinites crowding onto the Austin Studios tarmac to celebrate and..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Jorge Caballero & Virtuosi

The classical guitarist and a few gifted friends created an engrossing evening of music

"...Jorge Caballero made a more than welcome return to Austin,..."

July 31, 2009 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

Event Menu

Local food events, April 2-8

"...• Austin Lyric Opera (www.austinlyricopera.org) hosts its Beer-Wine Smackdown at Ducloux..."

April 3, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Long Center for the Performing Arts: Light that first candle!

As the performing arts venue turns one, Marvin Hamlisch sings "happy birthday" to it

"...pretty well. Let's see ... Yo-Yo Ma and the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Sir James Galway and the Austin Symphony..."

March 20, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Rigoletto

ALO's straightforward staging of the Verdi classic offers the thrill of a tale told well

"...story for the first time. So it is with Austin Lyric Opera's latest revival of Rigoletto, which has been..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

TV Eye

DTV transition day is looming. Are you prepared?

"...Austin Lyric Opera's production of Cinderella will air on KLRU..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Top 10 Dance and Classical Music Wonders of 2008

Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires recaps 2008 in dance and classical music

"...1) Cult of Color: Call to Color (Ballet Austin) The dense, deeply personal mythology of visual artist Trenton..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Bat

ALO's hometown take on Die Fledermaus with wit, affection, enthusiasm, and style from all parties

"...every artist involved in the production of The Bat, Austin Lyric Opera's resetting of Strauss' Die Fledermaus in our..."

June 6, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Stephen finally gets to use the phrase "porn star and welfare-mother-turned-singer-and-social-activist" in a column

"...on event organizers and representatives from [AIDS Services of Austin] or Project Transitions to help spread the word that..."

June 6, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Long Center for the Performing Arts: Opening the house before it opens

The long-awaited cultural facility throws wide its doors for four days of free performances and tours

"...at Riverside and South First is inviting all of Austin down to see the center's 2,400-seat Dell Hall, 240-seat..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In Memoriam

Alfred King, one of Austin's greatest cultural benefactors and advocates, has died at age 89

"...was 89. He and his wife, Ellen, settled in Austin 46 years ago, moving here from McAllen after selling..."

March 31, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Brawl in the Family

It's Round 10 of the Rude Mechanicals' annual fundraiser, and the Black Eye Ball promises to pack enough punch to send a herd of Santa Gertrudis to Slumberland

"...This year marks the 10th anniversary of Austin's Rude Mechanicals. The acclaimed theatre company continues to break..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Elektra

In Austin Lyric Opera's production of 'Elektra,' conductor Richard Buckley succeeds in conveying the complexity, richness, cruelty, and humanity of this work

"...Strauss composed one of the 20th century's first great operas, and Richard Buckley has chosen it as one of..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Top 10 Performances That Transported Me in 2004

Robert Faires lists his favorite theatre, dance, and classical productions of 2004

"...2) Hamlet (Ballet Austin) In the inspired hands of BA Artistic Director Stephen..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 4 Classical Music Forces (and Visual-Art Event) of 2004

"...Honestly, when it comes to classical music in Austin, rare is the occasion that does not live up..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

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