Lisette Oropesa on Mozart and Bel Canto

An interview with the Cuban-American soprano, star of Lyric Opera’s upcoming production of The Daughter of the Regiment.

An Interview with Rolando VillazĂ³n

A profile of one of the leading artists of our time,

The Internal Brightness of Nico Muhly

An interview with the dynamic American composer on his choral and solo vocal works.

The Pure Voice of Lauren Snouffer

An interview with the early (and contemporary) music specialist in advance of WFMT’s broadcast of Handel’s Jephtha from Music of the Baroque.

A Fall Choral Preview

Oliver’s picks for choral performances around Chicago.

Ailyn PĂ©rez in Recital

The Chicago-native soprano’s recent recital with pianist Kevin Murphy from the Ravinia Festival.

The Barnstorming Career of Freddie De Tommaso

An interview with the 30-year-old British-Italian tenor on the occasion of his American debut at Santa Fe Opera.

A Lyric Opera Season Preview with Michael Black

Lyric’s chorus director previews the 2023-24 season which leans heavily on the company’s superior chorus.

The 2023 Collaborative Works Festival

A preview of Song of Myself, the art song festival which begins next month.

An Interview with Susan Graham

The beloved American mezzo-soprano shares her passion for French mélodie and reminisces on one of her signature roles—Oktavian in Der Rosenkavalier

Vox Luminis

An interview with bass Lionel Meunier, the founder and artistic director of the stylish Belgian early music ensemble.

Lise Davidsen and Leif Ove Andsnes in Concert

The star Norwegian artists perform songs of Edvard Grieg and Richard Strauss.

The Luminous Dorothee Mields

An interview with one of the leading interpreters of Baroque music.

A Program of Song curated by Graham Johnson

Artists from the 2022 Ravinia Steans Music Institute Program for Singers in concert.

Kathryn Lewek, a Coloratura Queen

The American soprano performs her signature role in The Magic Flute next month at Ravinia Festival.

An Interview with Ferruccio Furlanetto

The Italian bass looks back at his legendary career. Furlanetto is currently performing in Opera Festival of Chicago’s 2023 season.

Karina Gauvin, Canadian primadonna

An interview with the distinguished soprano featuring her various collaborations with fellow Canadian artists.

Considering Matthew Shepard by Craig Hella Johnson

The world premiere recording of Craig Hella Johnson’s work exploring the life, death, and legacy of Matthew Shepard.

An Interview with Nicole Cabell

A conversation with the winner of the 2005 BBC Singer of the World Competition and one of the most sought-after lyric sopranos of today.

Opera Rara: Lost and Forgotten Operas Restored

The renowned musicologist Roger Parker surveys some of the neglected works restored and recorded by Opera Rara.

Sasha Cooke sings Mahler and Contemporary Art Song

The two-time Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano discusses her career as a versatile career as an opera singer, recitalist, collaborator, and teacher.

Memorial in Song with John Brancy and Peter Dugan

A program for Memorial Day to honor those whose lives have been forever changed by war, including songs written by composers and poets who were soldiers themselves.

The Distinct Artistry of Karim Sulayman

The Grammy award-winning tenor share selections from his new album with guitarist Sean Shibe.

An Interview with Ferruccio Furlanetto

The Italian bass looks back at his legendary career in advance of his performance this summer with Opera Festival of Chicago.

Laura Strickling on American Art Song and the 40@40 Project

The Chicago-native soprano presents a program of song in advance of her upcoming recital with pianist Shannon McGinnis for Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago.