Viewpoints

We give you even more of the different with an inside look into our operas through this new initiative. 

Our next Viewpoints give you an inside look into the world of Astor Piazzolla’s Maria De Buenos Aires. COT’s production evokes Argentina’s “Dirty War”, the period between 1976 and 1983 when the country was governed by military juntas that controlled the populace through state-sponsored terrorism. María represents the passion of the Argentine women who were as seductive as the tango while resilient and strong enough to overcome dictatorship.

Visit our events page to see any upcoming Viewpoints events! 

Pre-Opera Lectures

Spend thirty minutes with a member of Chicago Opera Theater's artistic team prior to the opera and receive a primer on what you are about to experience. Lecturers include our internationally known directors, conductors, vocal coaches, along with our Director of Musical Studies, Scott Gilmore, and other esteemed musicians, scholars, artists and collaborators with COT. Lectures focus on artistic, musical and historical elements of the current production and allows for a question and answer session. (All pre-opera lectures are free with your opera ticket)

 Pre-performance Lecture schedule for Maria De Buenos Aires 

Saturday April 20th @ 6:30PM

Wednesday April 24th @ 6:30PM

Friday April 26th @ 6:30PM

Sunday April 28th @ 2:00PM