Alan Higgs joins Lyric Opera of Chicago Ryan Center

Alan Higgs has been named the new Bass-Baritone for the Lyric Opera of Chicago's Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center for the upcoming 2017-2018 season. Assignments will be forthcoming.

About the Ryan Center:

Established in 1974 as the professional artist-development program for Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Ryan Opera Center has been recognized as one of the premier programs of its kind in the world for more than four decades. That standing is maintained by providing the finest up-and-coming singers and pianists with unparalleled training and experience.

The program is administered by Director Dan Novak, Music Director Craig Terry, Director of Vocal Studies Julia Faulkner, and Advisor Renée Fleming. See below for our full history and meet the people who make it all happen.

For more information, visit the Ryan Center's website.