Listening to Singers with Oliver Camacho

Saturdays at 4:00 pm

Discover or rediscover your love for the art of singing: an hour for newcomers and connoisseurs alike

Have you ever wondered why people become obsessed with opera? Do you know the difference between an art song and an aria? Is there a singer whose voice goes right to your heart, but you can’t put your finger on why? Each week, Oliver Camacho shares his passion for vocal performance across many genres with highly personal analysis and anecdotes. Learn about the technical aspects of singing, the qualities that make certain artists beloved, opera highlights to help you prepare for upcoming Chicago-area performances, and more. 

A collage of five Joan Sutherland albums with a red curtain background.

On Joan Sutherland

November 7, 2026, 4:00 pm

A celebration of the quintessential soprano on the 100th anniversary of her birth.

The image features the six gentlemen of The Gesualdo Six in casual attire pictured at Coal Drops Yard in London.

Owain Park and The Gesualdo Six

November 14, 2026, 4:00 pm

An interveiw with the artistic director of The Gesualdo Six in advance of their perofmance in Chicago.

Marc Minkowsi in black wool vest and denim blue shirt, sitting in the wood-carved, velvet-upholstered seats of the auditorium of the Royal Opera of Versailles.

Marc Minkowski conducts Handel’s Ode for Saint Cecilia’s Day

November 21, 2026, 4:00 pm

A complete performance of Handel's twelve-movement ode exploring the power of music.

Photo of Chicago Symphony Chorus and Orchestra performance of "Merry, Merry Chicago" taken from house right with audience, orchestra, and chorus captured in wide-angle shot; stage decorated with bunting and wreaths.

A Roundup of Vocal and Choral Events for the Holidays

November 28, 2026, 4:00 pm

Grab your calendars and make your plans to enjoy the season.