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Chicago Opera Theater to Present ‘Shakespeare Sings’

By Francisco Salazar

The Chicago Opera Theater will present “Shakespeare Sings” on Dec. 19, 2025.

The concert will take audiences on a journey through the passion, comedy, tragedy, and romance inspired by the lasting genius of Shakespeare.

The concert will showcase arias and scenes from operas inspired by the Bard’s plays and will include works by Rossini, Bellini, Nicolai, Gounod, Verdi, Faccio, Zandonai, Wagner, Hahn, Vaughan Williams, Britten, Sutermeister, Barber, and more.

Soprano Meghan Kasanders, mezzo soprano Anna Laurenzo, tenor Yi Li, and bass baritone Peter Morgan will be the soloists, while Yasuko Oura will be the pianist.

The concert is a preview for the company’s premiere of Antonio Salieri’s “Falstaff.”

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By Francisco Salazar

FRANCISCO SALAZAR, (Publisher) has worked as a journalist for over 10 years with such companies as Latin Post, and freelanced for Remezcla. He has also published for El Diario and La Opinion. He is a media producer and a classically trained cellist who has performed in the New York area.

With OperaWire he has lectured at Bard College and been featured on Fred Plotkin, Jennifer Rowley and Angel Blue's programs.

He holds a Masters in Media Management from the New School and a Bachelor's in Film Production and Italian studies from Hofstra University.

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