Bel Canto premiered in Chicago on December 7, 2015 at the Ardis Krainik Theatre of the Civic Opera House, home to the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Since its announcement on February 28, 2012 Bel Canto garnered increasing attention, and it became one of the most awaited world premieres of the 2015–2016 season. It was performed seven times: December 7, 10 and 12, 2015 and January 5, 8, 13 and 17, 2016. The sixth performance was filmed by PBS for a later airing in 2016.In the Wings, News and Insights from Great Performances 2015 – 2016 Season:In Manhattan, Chicago, Two New Operas
