The Opera Festival of Chicago fifth season, May 9 – June 29, 2025, closed on Sunday, June 29th with a critically acclaimed performance of Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci”.
What unfolded on stage wasn’t just a performance; it was a resounding triumph of vocal power, musical precision, and dramatic intensity, presented in a space that, while perhaps never intended for opera, turned out to be acoustically perfect.
–Frank Meccia, Around the Town Chicago
This 2025 season brought together over 150 cast and crew to present four different shows from recitals to fully staged operas. Each festival season grows, including this season’s Young Artist Program led by Maria Kanyova and Franco Pomponi featuring 17 Young Artists.
As our season comes to a close, we are deeply grateful for your presence, your applause, and your belief in what the Opera Festival of Chicago brings to this city: bold performances, world-class artists, and a stage for Italian opera that’s unlike any other. But we can’t do it alone. Your support today helps ensure we return next season with the same passion and excellence — and with the resources to grow. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference in keeping this festival alive and accessible.
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