Cato in Utica
Passion and politics collide in this Vivaldi drama, performed by the Glimmerglass Opera Ensemble.
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.
Macbeth
The Glimmerglass Opera Ensemble performs Verdi's powerful Shakespearean drama for the first time.
The Trojans
The tragic fall of Troy, the passionate love of two great leaders, the urgent pull of destiny.
Two Women
A moving drama following a strong-willed widow and her teenage daughter in World War II.
La Bohème
The San Francisco Opera Ensemble brings you the greatest love story in opera.
Opera Gala: The Nice and the Nasty
Be ready to weigh in, who are the nicest and the nastiest characters in opera? Plus, there will be hourly giveaways, including complete opera sets and some DVDs of operas.
Partenope
Put up your feet this afternoon and listen to this highly entertaining Handel classic.
A Masked Ball
Beautifully crafted opera from Verdi, performed by the San Francisco Opera.
Norma
Bellini's "Norma" as performed by the San Francisco Opera.
Madame Butterfly
The San Francisco Opera Ensemble offers classic Puccini for your listening pleasure.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
