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One of the world’s greatest opera stars, Renée Fleming is also a Chicago treasure. The creative consultant for the Lyric Opera of Chicago, she has become an ambassador for arts education in the city. She is also the force behind one of Lyric’s most ambitious projects: "Bel Canto," an opera based on Ann Patchett’s celebrated novel, which in turn takes its inspiration from Fleming’s career. She will discuss all that and more with opera dramaturg Colin Ure. You’ve heard her sing, including the national anthem at this year’s Super Bowl; now come hear Renée Fleming talk.

This program is generously underwritten by Julie and Roger Baskes and presented in partnership with Lyric Unlimited, an initiative of Lyric Opera of Chicago, and 98.7 WFMT.

This program was recorded on October 26, 2014 as part of the 25th Anniversary Chicago Humanities Festival, Journeys: http://chf.to/2014Journeys

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