Lyric Opera of Chicago: LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN on May 12 at 1 pm

WRTI Staff — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:42:00 +0000

It's time for the Lyric Opera of Chicago series on WRTI! We begin with Jacques Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffman, sung in French, with a fabulous cast. Join us on Saturday, May 12th from 1 to 5 pm.

Thomas Eakins

Jim Cotter and Susan Lewis and Jason Peifer — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 15:54:00 +0000

Efforts are now underway to keep Thomas Eakins' iconic painting The Gross Clinic in Philadelphia. We speak with those leading the charge; Jason Peifer explores The Tales of Hoffmann from Temple University Opera Theater. The production is based on the newest edition of the 19th century opera, which incorporates 24 previously undiscovered pages from Composer Jacques Offenbach's original score; and, Susan Lewis looks at a new film-making contest. Project 21 gives competitors just 21 days to create a complete new work-but with a twist.