Maryland Lyric Opera Information

Maryland Lyric Opera, founded in 2014 by Brad Clark and reorganized for expansion in 2017, has produced fully-staged performances of Lucia di Lammermoor, Cavalleria Rusticana, Pagliacci, Roméo et Juliette, and Amahl and the Night Visitors; presented an acclaimed concert performance of La Fanciulla del West; as well as concert performances of excerpts by Mozart, Puccini, and Verdi. The 2019-20 season includes two fully-staged new opera productions, three performances of opera in concert, two orchestral concerts featuring world class soloists, and other performances featuring the stars of opera alongside MLDO's young artists. MDLO's flagship Young Artist Institute has shown exponential growth since its creation in 2017. Boasting a music staff led by Louis Salemno, William Stone, Husan Park, and Christopher Koelzer, the MDLO Institute provides professional experience to its Institute Artists for daily, consistent, essential training. In previous seasons, MDLO hosted a national vocal competition that drew an impressive field of emerging artists; held master classes for young singers with opera luminaries Sherrill Milnes and Aprile Millo; and presented a variety of gala performances, recitals, and holiday programs. With the continued execution of its new strategic plan, MDLO will further expand its career-development programs for young artists, produce more fully staged productions, and grow its outreach programs to the local community.