Windy City Opera

Opera in the Windy City! Our performances are aimed equally at novice opera attendees and long-time opera devotees.

The mission of Windy City Opera is to enrich the artistic life of our community and to provide emerging vocalists with opportunities for making the transition from academia to professional opera companies. We hold performances in small, non-theater venues throughout the Chicago area, helping to make high-quality operas accessible and affordable to people in our neighborhoods. Simple and minimal st

03/09/2016

Check out this week's episode of Opera Box Score to hear an exclusive interview with our Artistic Director and Conductor, Catherine O'Shaughnessy!

The OBS Archives No sweat. Every one of our shows is archived. Simply click on the title of an archived track to listen to it in all its sonic glory!

03/08/2016

Many thanks to Elena Guobyte for these fantastic photos of our show!

03/08/2016

03/06/2016

Couldn't make it to the performances Friday and Saturday? Never fear! Come to the cover performance tonight for one last chance to witness our Don's comeuppance!

Donizetti's "Don Pasquale" (Windy City Opera)
7:30pm @ Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church (600 W Fullerton)
$15 Suggested donation

03/05/2016

Thank you to Vocal Arts Chicago for this review of our exciting opening night last night! There's one more chance to see this spirited cast in action tonight - don't miss out!

Donizetti's "Don Pasquale" (Windy City Opera)

Windy City Opera is a new micro opera company giving young singers a chance to perform a full role in its original language with a chamber orchestra. Their musical director Catherine O'Shaughnessy is a highly capable and patient leader.

Their current production of Donizetti's "Don Pasquale" (Windy City Opera) boasts one of Chicago's most reliable, talented, and hard-working singers - soprano Elyse Anne Kakacek, who can seemingly trill on any note in her scale and hold it out for an entire page of the score.

03/04/2016

It's opening night! We can't wait!
Donizetti's "Don Pasquale" (Windy City Opera)

03/03/2016

A preview of what's in store at Donizetti's "Don Pasquale" (Windy City Opera) this Friday and Saturday! Don't miss this tremendous cast!

02/25/2016

Come for the feels - Donizetti's "Don Pasquale" (Windy City Opera)

Where are the "desperate love" and "death" icons? What other reactions are missing? - OSM

11/13/2015

Windy City Opera is excited to announce auditions for a new, semi-staged production of "Don Pasquale" March 4th-6th, 2016. We are looking to cast Don Pasquale, Norina, and Malatesta, as well as covers for ALL ROLES. If interested, please send a resume, headshot, and youtube links to [email protected] by Dec 15th. We look forward to hearing from you!

03/17/2015

Congratulations to the cast and crew of "La Bohème" on a very successful run, and an enormous "Thank you" to all who attended and supported us along the way! Stay tuned for news of our upcoming production of "Don Pasquale" in the fall!