Windy City Operafest

Project Mission

Our mission is to expose emerging artists to the variety of operatic repertoire; to give the opportunity to study with internationally acclaimed opera stars; to connect and exchange the ideas, explore the differences in style and learn about opera traditions from international team of voice professors and language coaches.

We provide opportunity to study with prominent internationally acclaimed musicians and connect with Chicago based festivals.

Opera production of Iolanta by Tchaikovsky. Directed by Viktoria Vizin with piano accompaniment.

  • December 3 - December 14

  • Twelve days of intensive vocal coaching, lessons for singers, and Russian diction coaching

  • Opportunity to study with an international team of top opera singers: Viktoria Vizin and Franco Pomponi

  • Opportunity to work with the top collaborative pianists and vocal coaches: Irina Feoktistova, Anastasia Antropova, and Leo Radosavljevic

  • One Iolanta performance

  • One Russian Music recital

  • All activities will occur at Trinity Lutheran Church in Evanston: 3637 Golf Rd, Evanston, IL 60203

Music Festival Program

Schedule Plan Example

  • 10-1 pm Iolanta Workshop Style Staging (all involved) with Dr. Viktoria Vizin

  • 2-5 pm Vocal Coaching Masterclass Style (all cast involved)

  • 10-1 pm Russian Diction Coaching with Irina Feoktistova and General Operatic Intensive Mentorship with Franco Pomponi

  • 2-5 pm Music Coaching with Anastasia Antropova and Leo Radosavljevic

  • 6-9 pm individual coaching