Summer of Concerts: Week of June 22

June 22: Wolf Trap Opera - Salon Series

Artistic intimacy is at the heart of these limited-capacity, artist-curated salon evenings. Begin with dinner, then savor a bespoke musical journey unfolding just feet away. Spanning five distinct concerts, the Salon Series offers the thrill of extraordinary voices in rare proximity, with programs that vary each night. Elegant, immersive, and uniquely Wolf Trap Opera. Don’t miss your chance to hear these singers in an evening like no other.

June 25: Wolf Trap Opera - La Cenerentola

Rossini’s sparkling adaptation of the classic fairy tale is not about a glass slipper, but two diamond bracelets and the triumph of virtue over appearance. This enchanting opera buffa is a whirlwind of mistaken identities and genuine love. With exhilarating music famous for its demanding vocal fireworks, this witty Cinderella is a captivating theatrical delight.

Sung in Italian with English captions.

PRE-PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
Join conductor Louis Lohraseb for a pre-performance discussion, held one hour before each show at The Barns, exploring the music, drama, and themes behind the production.

June 26: Heifetz Institute - Celebrity Series

The Friday night concerts are a showcase for dazzling performances by the world-renowned Heifetz faculty, preceded as always by the complimentary Heifetz Happy Hour, featuring regional wines, craft beers, and light refreshments.

June 27: Garth Newel Music Center - Michelle Cann

5pm concert
Followed by optional four course dinner

“The Women of Chicago's Black Renaissance”
Negro Dance Op. 25, No. 1 - Nora Holt (1883-1974)

Four Seasonal Sketches - Betty Jackson King (1928-1994)
Spring Intermezzo
Summer Interlude
Autumn Dance
Winter Holiday

Fantasie nègre No. 2 - Florence Price (1887-1952)
Fantasie nègre No. 1

intermission

Variations on a Theme by MacDowell - Irene Britton Smith (1907-1999)

Spiritual Suite - Margaret Bonds (1913-1972)

This is the inaugural concert of the Cadenza Series, which features today’s great piano virtuosos and continues with piano recitals October 31st 2026 (Jeannette Fang), and April 3, 2027 (Ieva Jokubaviciute)

Menu

Salmon Cakes with Pickled Leeks, Red Onions and Fennel, Lemon Caper Sour Cream and Cabbage Vegetable Slaw

Arugula, Peach, Candied Walnuts, Blueberries, Caromont Goat Cheese, Rosemary White Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette and Kale Chips

Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Artichoke and Fingerlings with Gruyere, Wholegrain Mustard sauce and Roasted Portobellos, Sauteed Kale and Red Pepper Pesto

Chocolate Tart, Toasted Pistachio Meringue, Shaved Chocolate, Bourbon Caramel and Raspberry Coulis

June 27: Wolf Trap Opera - La Cenerentola

Rossini’s sparkling adaptation of the classic fairy tale is not about a glass slipper, but two diamond bracelets and the triumph of virtue over appearance. This enchanting opera buffa is a whirlwind of mistaken identities and genuine love. With exhilarating music famous for its demanding vocal fireworks, this witty Cinderella is a captivating theatrical delight.

Sung in Italian with English captions.

PRE-PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
Join conductor Louis Lohraseb for a pre-performance discussion, held one hour before each show at The Barns, exploring the music, drama, and themes behind the production.

June 28: Wolf Trap Opera - Aria Jukebox

It’s an afternoon of opera’s greatest arias on demand—and you’re in control of the set list! Experience the high energy of Aria Jukebox, where each singer offers four arias and the audience votes on which ones will be performed live. Along the way, the singers may charm, persuade, or playfully bamboozle the crowd in hopes of swaying the vote. Who will win—audience or artists? You’ll have to attend to find out. Perfect for opera newcomers and longtime fans alike, this event bubbles with fun, and is not to be missed. Vote early, and often!