Don Quichotte
The Lyric Opera of Chicago brings Cervantes’ universally beloved dreamer Don Quixote to the operatic stage.
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.
Les Troyens (The Trojans)
The drama of the Trojan War, replete with heroes and tragedy, is brought to life by the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Lucia di Lammermoor
The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s performance will sweep you away with its intense romance.
Das Rheingold
From the river Rhine to the Rainbow Bridge, The Metropolitan Opera performs this classic.
Der Rosenkavalier
The Metropolitan Opera performs Strauss’s grandest opera.
Cyrano de Bergerac
A love story for the ages, performed by the Metropolitan Opera
Der Fliegende Holländer
A ghostly sailor damned to wander the seas in search of the love that will set him free, as performed by the Metropolitan Opera.
Eugene Onegin
Tchaikovsky's many moods—tender, grand, melancholy—are all given free rein in this performance by the Metropolitan Opera.
Aida
A star-crossed love story set amid the clash of ancient empires, as performed by the Metropolitan Opera.
Tristan und Isolde
As performed by a cast of outstanding Wagnerians at the Metropolitan Opera.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
