Alessandro Corbelli and Nathan Gunn in a scene from the Barber of Seville set in 18th century spain; Corbelli as Dr. Bartolo sitting on a bench looking disgruntled with Gunn as Figaro peeking mischievously at him from behind.

Alessandro Corbelli, the great comic Italian baritone

Oliver Camacho | January 13, 2024

An interview with the bel canto specialist in advance of his return to Lyric Opera in Rossini’s Cinderella.

Lisette Oropesa in fitted strapless black dress with gold buttons, on the streets of Madrid, checking her makeup in the side mirror of a Vespa scooter.

Lisette Oropesa on Mozart and Bel Canto

Oliver Camacho | October 21, 2023

An interview with the Cuban-American soprano, star of Lyric Opera’s upcoming production of The Daughter of the Regiment.

Bellini’s La sonnambula

Keegan Morris | August 12, 2023

Belgium’s Opéra Royal de Wallonie takes the stage for a stunning production starring Jessica Pratt, Marko Mimica, and René Barbera.

Nicole Cabell

An Interview with Nicole Cabell

Oliver Camacho | June 17, 2023

A conversation with the winner of the 2005 BBC Singer of the World Competition and one of the most sought-after lyric sopranos of today.

Roger Parker

Opera Rara: Lost and Forgotten Operas Restored

Oliver Camacho | June 10, 2023

The renowned musicologist Roger Parker surveys some of the neglected works restored and recorded by Opera Rara.

Juan Duego Florez in black sportscoat and white shirt, urban background out of focus.

An Interview with Juan Diego Flórez

Oliver Camacho | January 28, 2023

The Peruvian tenor previews his upcoming Chicago recital for Symphony Center Presents.