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.
Music Festival Program
Opera production of La Boheme by Puccini. Directed by Viktoria Vizin with piano accompaniment.
May 2 - May 17, 2026
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 and Franco Pomponi
Opportunity to work with the top collaborative pianists and vocal coaches: Irina Feoktistova and Leo Radosavljevic
One La Boheme performance
One recital with the Faculty
All activities will occur at Trinity Lutheran Church in Evanston: 3637 Golf Rd, Evanston, IL 60203
10-1 pm La Boheme Workshop Style Staging (all involved) with Viktoria Vizin
2-5 pm Vocal Coaching Masterclass Style (all cast involved)
10-1 pm Italian Diction Coaching with Viktoria Vizin and General Operatic Intensive Mentorship with Franco Pomponi
2-5 pm Music Coaching with Irina Feoktistova and Leo Radosavljevic
6-9 pm individual coaching