# Lyric Opera Premieres 'Omar' in 2026

https://chicagocrusader.com/lyric-opera-premiere-omar-anticipation-lyric-opera/

Lyric Opera presents 'Omar' premiere in 2026. The opera, by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels, is a Pulitzer Prize winner. It draws on Omar ibn Said's memoir and features music blending African and American traditions.

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Created: 2026-10-23T01:17:56.951926+00:00

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Original source: https://chicagocrusader.com/lyric-opera-premiere-omar-anticipation-lyric-opera/