Opera Fest of Chicago Returns for Summertime Italian Opera

The festival, which is dedicated to presenting seldom-performed Italian opera titles, shares a two-program slate in June and July.

Verdi’s Attila

Verdi’s Attila takes us to the mid-5th century near Rome following Attila, King of the Huns.

An Interview with Ferruccio Furlanetto

The Italian bass looks back at his legendary career. Furlanetto is currently performing in Opera Festival of Chicago’s 2023 season.

An Interview with Ferruccio Furlanetto

The Italian bass looks back at his legendary career in advance of his performance this summer with Opera Festival of Chicago.

First Planned for 2020, Opera Festival of Chicago Finally Opens Inaugural Season

The new company launches with fully staged works by Puccini and Wolf-Ferrari, plus a concert inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy.