Maryland LYRIC Opera

Presenting operatic productions of the highest caliber, utilizing both established professional singers and emerging talent, Maryland LYRIC Opera (mdlo) seeks to: - educate artists, emerging singers and audiences alike- foster new audiences for Opera, both through the artistry presented and through a commitment to affordable ticket pricing- develop and promote the careers of emerging artists- revitalize the importance of vocal artistry (interpretation, emotion, immediacy of expression) over a merely accurate realization of the notes on the printed page- reverse the trend where the conductor's, stage director's or designer's conception dictates the realization of the work, to reorder the priorities in operatic production to one where all facets of production support the singers first and foremost- create educational and performance opportunities for middle and high school students