172 reactions · 158 shares | Last night, Chicago audiences were the first to experience this brand new work by young Peruvian composer Jimmy López. Based on the novel by Ann Patchett, BEL CANTO is directed by Kevin Newbury and features a libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Sir Andrew Davis conducts a starry cast led by soprano Danielle de Niese. See it now through January 17! www.lyricopera.org/belcanto #LyricBelCanto | Lyric Opera of Chicago | Facebook