Opera Gala 2021
For this year's Opera Gala on Sept. 18, we enjoy a truly phenomenal piece of operatic history brought to life by Opera Southwest’s Artistic Director Anthony Barrese and then brought straight to you, thanks to Afternoon at the Opera.
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.
Elektra
The sensational Swedish premiere of Strauss’s opera and famed soprano Birgit Nilsson’s role debut as Elektra.
Il trovatore
Join us this weekend for an historic broadcast of Il trovatore recorded at the Swedish Royal Opera House.
L’Orfeo
Enjoy the Royal Danish Opera's performance of Monteverdi's L’Orfeo.
Aida
Enjoy the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus' performance of Verdi's Aida.
La Bohème
Enjoy the Los Angeles Opera's performance of Puccini's La Bohème.
The Clemency of Titus
Enjoy the Los Angeles Opera's performance of Mozart's The Clemency of Titus.
Carmen
Enjoy the Los Angeles Opera's performance of Bizet's Carmen.
I Puritani
Enjoy the Lyric Opera of Chicago's performance of Bellini's I Puritani.
Orphée et Eurydice
Enjoy the Lyric Opera of Chicago's performance of Gluck's Orphée et Eurydice.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.