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. 

Right side view of the 14 singers of The King's Singers and VOCES8 standing in a semi-circle on stage at Royal Albert Hall; men in dark suits; women in dark blue dresses; in spotlight, audience in darkness visible in left of frame.

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

Ana María Martínez in a flowing red gown, skirt in motion as if just released by hands; in dancer's fifth position en haut.

An Interview with Ana María Martínez

July 19, 2025, 4:00 pm

The distinguished soprano joins WFMT to share her passion for Spanish language repertoire in advance of her recital with Kevin Murphy at Ravinia later this month.