Chicago Voices

Your stories. Your songs.

Your voices.

Community Created Performances

Expert Panels and Master Classes

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents an extraordinary new initiative celebrating the stories of Chicago communities and exploring Chicago's vocal traditions. Join us for a series of citywide performances, events, and activities.

Chicago Voices Presents:
Stories and Songs of Chicago

Saturday, September 24 at 7:30pm
Harris Theater

Online reservations are now closed. Day-of tickets will be available at Harris Theater on a first come, first served basis starting at 6:30pm.

Learn more about our 2016 Community Created Performances finalists and the program's 16-week creative process.

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Community Created Performances

Three community groups from around Chicago write, create and perform original music theater works that tell their untold stories using a core element of opera: story-telling through song.

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Community Created Performances

Gala Concert

Renée Fleming curates and headlines a one-night only, multi-genre concert at the Civic Opera House featuring top vocalists with deep ties to Chicago.

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Gala Concert

Expert Panel Discussions and Master Classes

Expert Panels & Master Classes

Learn the latest in vocal techniques and industry trends. This multi-day event features workshops, masterclasses, and panel discussions with top professionals from all vocal genres.

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