Meet one of the star’s of the Metropolitan Opera’s acclaimed production of Akhnaten.

A charming work for amateur musicians that illustrates Britten’s uncompromising genius.

The soprano soloist from Music of the Baroque’s “A Thanksgiving Messiah” on the challenges and pleasures of singing Handel.

What is art song and how is it different than opera?

The star of Lyric Opera’s upcoming production shares why she is so passionate about this Spanish language opera.

The 2021 WFMT Andrew Patner Fellow’s guide to art song by Polish composers.

A tribute to the legendary artist who died at the age of 74 on October 18th.

The American tenor gives his insight into performing Alfredo in Verdi’s “La Traviata”

Selections performed by star countertenor Bejun Mehta and some of Chicago’s leading Baroque specialists with Haymarket’s period-instrument orchestra.

Eugenia Cheng selects songs for difficult times.

Three fantastic artists — Francisco Araiza, Ramón Vargas, and Javier Camarena.

A conversation with the Mexican-American soprano as she prepares to take the stage in The Elixir of Love at Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Chicago Opera Theater’s music director previews the new season which includes Jamie Barton’s role debut as Carmen.

One of the premiere Verdi sopranos previews a tour de force role debut.

A program of songs by Roger Quilter, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Ivor Gurney

Lucas Meachem on “the hardest aria in the lyric baritone repertoire.”

A rebroadcast of the first episode of Listening to Singers

Epithalamium, epicedium, and other SAT words learned by listening to Purcell.

Louise Toppin on the influence of Chicago’s own Margaret Bonds

A survey of some of the great recordings of the benchmark Verdi baritone role.

The luminous mezzo-soprano was universally praised for her insightful and deeply affecting artistry. This week, countertenor and stage director Drew Minter, joins Oliver to remember his friend and colleague.

A survey of “Early Fusion” interpretations of Monteverdi

Five flashy soprano arias from American operas

Selections from one of the world’s most acclaimed opera and Lieder singers who celebrates her 82nd birthday on July 3.

Selections from the all-star volunteer album to benefit amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research.