An Afternoon of Opera Aeterna
Description
Experience a matinee fundraiser concert featuring international opera stars Andrea Silvestrelli and Viktoria Vizin, joined by other exceptional artists of Opera Aeterna. Enjoy beloved arias and duets in support of our upcoming productions of Puccini’s La Bohème, presented by Opera Aeterna on May 11–16.
Andrea Silvestrelli is an internationally acclaimed basso profondo, celebrated for his powerful portrayals on the world’s leading opera stages. He earned critical acclaim with his Lyric Opera of Chicago debut as Sparafucile in Rigoletto, being praised by the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune for his “terrifying, sepulchral tone” and “big, black, menacing bass”.
A regular guest at Houston Grand Opera, he has delivered commanding performances in roles such as Klingsor in Parsifal, Fafner and Hagen in Wagner’s Ring Cycle, and Sparafucile in Rigoletto. His career encompasses world-renowned houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Seattle Opera, the Royal Opera House, and more.
Hungarian mezzo-soprano Viktoria Vizin is a dramatic artist whose dynamic stage presence commands top-tier opera houses such as the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Royal Opera House Covent Garden, and Hungarian State Opera.
Her diverse repertoire spans principal and supporting roles—Charlotte (Werther), Composer (Ariadne auf Naxos), Phedre (Hippolyte et Aricie), Carmen (with over 100 performances), and Flosshilde, Waltraute, and Schwertleite in Wagner’s Ring cycle. A reigning expert in concert repertoire, Vizin has graced stages with Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Handel’s Messiah, Verdi galas, and celebrated opera festivals in Europe and North America.
Pianist and music director Irina Feoktistova is an accomplished collaborative artist known for her stylistic sensitivity and deep knowledge of the operatic repertoire. She has worked with distinguished singers and conductors in the United States and abroad, serving as coach, répétiteur, and music director for numerous productions. She has served as accompanist and coach at Lyric Opera of Chicago, Opera Festival Chicago, and Northwestern University, and is affiliated with the Ryan Center, Apollo Chorus, and Chicago Children’s Choir. A champion of contemporary music and cross-disciplinary projects, she leads innovations like “Colors in Music,” combining live performance with visual art.
We look forward to celebrating these extraordinary artists with you at Pianoforte, and thank you for supporting Opera Aeterna!
FAQs
- Where do I park?
Street parking on our block is unmetered, but finding a spot can be difficult at most times of the day. One block south of us there is metered street parking. We recommend having a backup plan if you decide to try to park on the street. Please also be aware of any event at Soldier Field as street parking is limited to permit only before, during, and after events at the stadium.
The easiest way to find parking near us is by using the phone application SpotHero.
If you prefer to go directly to a garage or lot, here is a list of a few in the area:
1234 S Michigan Avenue Garage – ParkMichigan Self Park Garage – Entrance on Michigan Avenue – Credit Card Only
1255 S Michigan Avenue Garage – Sky55 – Entrance on S 13th St – Credit Card Only
1408 S Wabash Avenue – Open Air Lot – Entrance on Wabash Avenue
- Do you have an elevator?
Yes, an elevator is available; however, it is located at the back of our building and requires escort through the first-floor business. There is a doorbell at the bottom of the stairs- please ring it and a member of our staff will come to assist you. If you plan to use the elevator, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the concert begins to allow sufficient time for assistance.
Lineup
Andrea Silvestrelli
Voice
Viktoria Vizin
Voice
Irina Feoktistova
Piano
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