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 Le Nozze di Figaro by Mozart. Directed by Viktoria Vizin with piano accompaniment.

  • May 10 - May 25

  • Two weeks of intensive vocal coaching, lessons for singers, and Italian diction coaching

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

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

  • One Le Nozze di Figaro performance

  • One recital with Faculty

  • 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 Le Nozze di Figaro Workshop Style Staging (all involved) with Dr. Viktoria Vizin

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

  • 10-1 pm Italian Diction Coaching and General Operatic Intensive Mentorship with Andrea Silvestrelli and Franco Pomponi

  • 2-5 pm Music Coaching with Irina Feoktistova and Anastasia Antropova

  • 6-9 pm individual coaching