OUTREACH PROGRAMS
SUMMER FESTIVAL
In 2009, our Artist-in-Residence status at Elgin Academy made it possible to inaugurate an
extensive summer program of master classes, performances, and community outreach. All
finalists of our annual Vocal Competition were invited to be featured, together with members
of the Elgin OPERA Training ensemble, student and professional singers from throughout
Chicagoland, and guest artists from Opera Moda and Chamber Opera Chicago.
The two-month festival culminated in an evening of staged opera scenes, including a full production of Puccini's Suor Angelica, featuring soprano Marcy Stonikas, winner of Division IV and the "Most Promising Artist" award in our 2009 Vocal Competition, in the title role.
Click here to view Steven Kaiser's photos of our 2009 festival.
The summer of 2010 will see an expanded series of performances and educational opportunities as this exciting program continues to grow.
The two-month festival culminated in an evening of staged opera scenes, including a full production of Puccini's Suor Angelica, featuring soprano Marcy Stonikas, winner of Division IV and the "Most Promising Artist" award in our 2009 Vocal Competition, in the title role.
Click here to view Steven Kaiser's photos of our 2009 festival.
The summer of 2010 will see an expanded series of performances and educational opportunities as this exciting program continues to grow.
PERFORMANCES:
Enjoy a wide variety of music this summer! Come and hear the
winners of Elgin OPERAs Fourth Annual Vocal Competition,
members of Elgin OPERA and professional singers showcased
every weekend from June 11 July 11.
All performances are at the Kimball Street Theatre, located in the new Rider Center on the campus of Elgin Academy. Click here to download a PDF parking guide.
To purchase tickets, call us at 847.695.5014, or click here for a printable PDF brochure.
German Lieder Night
Schubert, Schumann, Strauss and more
Friday, June 11 @ 7:30 PM
A French Evening
Fauré, Debussy, Massenet and more
Saturday, June 12 @ 7:30 PM
Opera in Concert
Highlights from your Favorite Operas
Friday & Saturday, June 18 & 19 @ 7:30 PM
Mozart At His Best!
Don Giovanni, Cosi fan Tutte, The Magic Flute and more
Sunday, June 20 @ 3:00 PM
Staged Opera Scenes
From Popular Operas
Friday & Saturday, June 25 & 26 @ 7:30 PM
Broadway & Variety Show
Excerpts from your favorite Broadway shows
Sunday, June 27 @ 3:00 PM
Patriotic & Broadway Show
On the Terrace of the Rider Center
Friday, July 2 @ 7:30 PM
In case of inclement weather the concert will be moved to the 4th Floor Gathering Room of the Rider Center
Patriotic & Broadway Show (Free Event)
At DuPage Court in Downtown Elgin
Saturday, July 3 @ Noon (Following the Parade)
In case of inclement weather the concert will be cancelled
Dido & Aeneas by Purcell
Fully staged & costumed production
Music Director: Maestro Francesco Milioto
Stage Director: Amy Hutchison
Friday & Saturday, July 9 & 10 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 11 @ 3:00 PM
All performances are at the Kimball Street Theatre, located in the new Rider Center on the campus of Elgin Academy. Click here to download a PDF parking guide.
To purchase tickets, call us at 847.695.5014, or click here for a printable PDF brochure.
German Lieder Night
Schubert, Schumann, Strauss and more
Friday, June 11 @ 7:30 PM
A French Evening
Fauré, Debussy, Massenet and more
Saturday, June 12 @ 7:30 PM
Opera in Concert
Highlights from your Favorite Operas
Friday & Saturday, June 18 & 19 @ 7:30 PM
Mozart At His Best!
Don Giovanni, Cosi fan Tutte, The Magic Flute and more
Sunday, June 20 @ 3:00 PM
Staged Opera Scenes
From Popular Operas
Friday & Saturday, June 25 & 26 @ 7:30 PM
Broadway & Variety Show
Excerpts from your favorite Broadway shows
Sunday, June 27 @ 3:00 PM
Patriotic & Broadway Show
On the Terrace of the Rider Center
Friday, July 2 @ 7:30 PM
In case of inclement weather the concert will be moved to the 4th Floor Gathering Room of the Rider Center
Patriotic & Broadway Show (Free Event)
At DuPage Court in Downtown Elgin
Saturday, July 3 @ Noon (Following the Parade)
In case of inclement weather the concert will be cancelled
Dido & Aeneas by Purcell
Fully staged & costumed production
Music Director: Maestro Francesco Milioto
Stage Director: Amy Hutchison
Friday & Saturday, July 9 & 10 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 11 @ 3:00 PM
MASTER CLASSES:
We are proud to offer an expanded series of master classes as part
of the 2010 Festival. All classes take place in the Kimball Theatre,
and are open to general audiences at a cost of $10. There are
no advance sales; tickets may be purchased at the door only.
Observing a master class provides a unique insight into the art of opera, for students, professional singers, and members of the public alike. We hope you will join us!
Master Classes with Maestro Philip Morehead
Sunday, June 6 from 2 5 PM
Sunday, June 13 from 2 5 PM
Master Classes with Maestro Giulio Favario
Saturday, June 5 from 2 5 PM
Saturday, June 12 from 2 5 PM
Saturday, June 19 from 2 5 PM
Russian Diction & Master Class with Tetyana Torzhevska
Saturday, June 26 from 2 5 PM
French Diction & Master Classes with Artistic Director Solange Sior
Monday, June 7 from 7:30 9:30 PM
Monday, June 14 from 7:30 9:30 PM
Spotlight on Vocal Health Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow Laura Doherty
Monday, June 21 from 7:30 9:30 PM
Observing a master class provides a unique insight into the art of opera, for students, professional singers, and members of the public alike. We hope you will join us!
Master Classes with Maestro Philip Morehead
Sunday, June 6 from 2 5 PM
Sunday, June 13 from 2 5 PM
Master Classes with Maestro Giulio Favario
Saturday, June 5 from 2 5 PM
Saturday, June 12 from 2 5 PM
Saturday, June 19 from 2 5 PM
Russian Diction & Master Class with Tetyana Torzhevska
Saturday, June 26 from 2 5 PM
French Diction & Master Classes with Artistic Director Solange Sior
Monday, June 7 from 7:30 9:30 PM
Monday, June 14 from 7:30 9:30 PM
Spotlight on Vocal Health Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow Laura Doherty
Monday, June 21 from 7:30 9:30 PM
PARTICIPATING PROFESSIONALS:
Click on each name to view bios for the instructors, conductors, directors and
pianists for this summer's festival.
- Susan Dennis, Soprano
- Laura Doherty, Speech-Language Pathology
- Maestro Giulio Favario
- Amy Hutchison, Stage Director
- Chiayi Lee, Piano
- Heidi Mayer, Piano
- Valerie Maze, Piano
- Maestro Philip Morehead
- Rosemary Schroeder, Piano
- Solange Sior, Artistic Director
- Tetyana Torzhevska, Soprano
