If you're looking for a premier opera company, the Lyric Opera of Kansas City in Kansas City, Mo is rated on the top of the charts. It has 95 productions, 29 if them American operas) to be proud of as well as being in their 50th season. The Lyric Opera Group has four production works each year. They are shown in March, May, September and November, with at least one of the operas being American. They also have the excellent reputation for giving opportunities to perform to many young singers, behind the scenes designers, directors and numerous production staff.
The Educational Department of Lyric Opera of Kansas City has many innovative and new programs to help students further education in both music and the arts in the schools as well as in the community. The staff works together with the students, their parents and the teachers to develop programs that are not only interesting to everyone, but involve the opera. The main goal is to make the opera accessible to anyone that is interested. Each December, the Lyric Opera holds auditions in New York City for talented individuals to perform in the opera in the following year.
The Lyric Opera House was built in 1926 as a Masonic Temple but was dedicated by the Nobles of the Ararat Temple. It was to be used as a castle but also to fulfill the city's need for an auditorium for performances for all citizens. Tickets for the opera range from $10 to $50 depending on seating.
Some of their more recent performances have been 'The Pearl Fishers' by Georges Bizet, 'Aida' by Giuseppe Verdi and 'The Magic Flute' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
