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. 

Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2025-26 Season with John Mangum

June 21, 2025, 4:00 pm

A conversation with Lyric's General Director, President, and CEO.

The Gesualdo Six

June 28, 2025, 4:00 pm

An interview with artistic director Owain Park in advance of the ensemble's performance of Secret Byrd.

Great Americans, Volume 2

July 5, 2025, 4:00 pm

Celebrating some of the best American singers including Phyllis Curtin, Cornell MacNeil, and George Shirley.

The King’s Singers and VOCES8

July 12, 2025, 4:00 pm

The two ensembles united in concert for the first time at the 2024 BBC Proms