Fifty years in the opera business, thirteen of which have been spent as executive director of Chicago Opera Theater, Brian Dickie is hanging up his hat to spend some time with family and a few side projects. Chicago Classical Music caught up with Dickie, who shepherded the young company into its new home in downtown Chicago and challenges opera-goers to see themselves in the fresh, contemporary interpretations of classic works and characters.
The theater has been beautifully remodeled in recent years. In particular the popcorn ceiling removal that was done.
What were some of the biggest challenges you faced when you took over Chicago Opera Theater?…