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. 

Lucas Meachem on Mendelssohn’s Elijah

March 30, 2024, 4:00 pm

The sought-after American baritone previews his upcoming performances with the Chicago Symphony Chorus and Orchestra.

Christopher Lowrey and Ensemble Altera

April 6, 2024, 4:00 pm

The countertenor and artistic director of Ensemble Altera shares the group's debut album as well as his own performances of Handel opera.

Introducing Hera Hyesang Park

April 13, 2024, 4:00 pm

An interview with the radiant South Korean soprano.