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Omar at Lyric Opera House.
Where memory is preserved, legacy endures. MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Rhiannon Giddens and celebrated co-composer Michael Abels deliver a profoundly moving story about the strength of the human spirit. Inspired by the memoir of 19th-century Islamic scholar Omar ibn Said, this breathtaking work spins a musical narrative of Omar’s capture in West Africa, journey across the Atlantic Ocean, an
Good to know
- Where: Lyric Opera House.
- When: 2026-10-23 7:00pm.
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Common questions
When is it?
2026-10-23 7:00pm
Where is it?
Lyric Opera House
How much is it?
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