Maryland Lyric Opera C/O Terri Klatzkin

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The mission of maryland lyric opera is to revive the vocal artistry of the past, from the age when the individuality and the liberty of expression of the singer were of primary importance. Through presenting operatic productions of the highest caliber, utilizing both established professional singers and emerging talent, mdlo seeks to:-educate artists, emerging singers and audiences alike-foster new audiences for opera, both through the artistry presented and through a commitment to affordable ticket pricing -develop and promote the careers of emerging artists -revitalize the importance of vocal artistry (interpretation, emotion, immediacy of expression) over a merely accurate realization of the notes on the printed page -reverse the trend where the conductor's, stage director's or designer's conception dictates the realization of the work, to reorder the priorities in operatic production to one where all facets of production support the singers first and foremost