Il Trovatore
The Metropolitan Opera performs Verdi’s blazing depiction of life on the edge.
Afternoon at the Opera
Saturdays at noon on WILL-FM
Make sure your weekend includes an Afternoon at the Opera and enjoy timeless pieces from all the greats, including Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Bellini, and Rossini. Join us Saturdays at noon on WILL-FM 90.9, your only on-air source for opera in central Illinois.
Tosca
The Metropolitan Opera performs this Puccini classic.
Thaïs
The Metropolitan Opera performs Massenet’s tale of sensuality versus spirituality.
Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci
The Metropolitan Opera performs opera’s most popular double bill.
Hansel and Gretel
The Met has a deliciously dark take on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale.
The Merry Widow
The Met Seasons continues with a woman setting out to conquer Paris.
Le Nozze di Figaro
The Met Seasons continues with Mozart’s comic yet profound look at human nature.
Norma
The Met takes us inside a Druid forest where nature and ancient ritual rule.
The Magic Flute
Mozart’s enchanting masterpiece has become a holiday tradition at The Met.
Requiem
Performed by The Metropolitan Opera and standing as a unique testimony to the artistic vision of Giuseppe Verdi.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.