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Working in Concert: A performing arts collaboration

Working in Concert

A performing arts collaboration

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  • Bellissima OperaAn incubator for new classical works for voice.
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  • Black Voices in CabaretSpotlight on African American performers and the unsung history of Black cabaret.
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  • In the ClassroomBellissima Opera Outreach and Cabaret-Paree programs for K-12 and higher education.
    • Cabaret in the ClassroomParis-born Claudia Hommel explores French and history in performance and workshops
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Our Vision/Our Mission

Drawing from our lived experiences, we bravely explore the human condition with compassion and character. Preferring intimate venues, we believe delivering songs and stories face-to-face has the power to transform lives and create community.

A performing arts collaboration
Delivering songs and stories
Up close and personal.

Up close and personal

Working In Concert is a not-for-profit performing arts incubator, facilitator, and connector for collaborative projects embracing musical genres—cabaret, opera and classical vocal arts, theatrical and popular song. Our goal is to reflect on stage and “in the house” the great diversity of Chicago’s population and the paths that bring us…Continue reading “Up close and personal”

18Mar 202118 Mar 2021
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Launching day for our opera premiere: “On Call: COVID-19”

It’s Launch Day! Tickets for On Call: Covid-19 Opera just dropped. The first of our Tales of Transcendence series, On Call:…

4Mar 202116 Mar 2021
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Promo video for Black Voices in Cabaret

To announce our “March month of Sundays at 3”, we’ve compiled excerpts of our upcoming concert and give a preview…

2Jun 20207 Aug 2020
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Join our online SongShop sessions

We explore song text and context, develop song setups and patter, and dig into the subtext of lyrics. Have a…

Testimonials

Deneen, hearing Christine Steyer’s performance of the new Future Perfect aria “Red Is a Trick”, searched us out in order to send a generous check and wrote: “I left Saturday with such a happy heart after hearing you sing! … Phenomenal!!!!”

“Red Is a Trick”

Carmen writes: “A good cause. My heart easily melts when children’s growth is concerned… If each one of us can only give $1000, even if ‘we cannot afford,’ then the goal is reached. Let’s think BIG!”

Let’s think BIG!

Dorothy Andries of Pioneer Press says:
For a few hours, we were in Paris, transported by a marvelous cabaret show at the Ravinia Festival starring the remarkable singer Claudia Hommel. An excellent actress, she can set a mood with a turn of her head or the look in her eyes.

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For a few hours, we were in Paris…

Cabaret Connexion Chicago conference, Roxane Assaf writes: “WOW WOW WOW.  I’m absolutely blown away by the quality you made happen here.  I knew it would be interesting.  I figured it would be rewarding.  But this was straight-up conservatory-grade incubation.”

CPCx 2019 Christian Pages teaching

Cabaret Connexion incubates …

“I feel inspired, renewed and validated…all for a bigger picture and that is huge.  Thank you for the dialogues, the renewed sense of purpose and mostly the joy you brought to my life.” Kylie Bear

Cabaret Connexion renews…

Cabaret Connexion singer Evelyn Danner: “Everyone who went seems to have a heightened sense of self. I know I do! Thank you for all you do. You have helped me see myself differently. The winds of change are a blowin’.”

Winds of change are a blowin’

Faith Prince was the opening act. “Where can this evening possibly go from here?” Charles Troy wondered. “Fortunately, the terrific Chicago cabaret talent lineup that followed her — Cindy Firing, Johnny Rodgers, Spidie Saloff, Cynthia Clarey, Denise Tomasello, and the remarkable and talented woman who organized this 8-day conference/classes/entertainment extravaganza, Claudia Hommel, kept up the quality standard that Faith Prince set, and made for an unforgettable evening of cabaret entertainment.”

An unforgettable evening of cabaret

“I’m so moved by our current times and excited to contribute to launching Future Perfect! What we dream creates our world.” Molly in Oak Park

What we dream creates our world.

Black Voices in Cabaret…

News from our Black Voices artists!

30 Mar 202130 Mar 2021
If you've enjoyed the recent Healing Through Song concert series and the Black Voices in History panel that preceded it, then you won't want to miss this opportunity to support…
Black Voices in Cabaret

Sunday: Healing Through Song – I Know Where I Am

12 Mar 202113 Mar 2021
Healing through Song Part 1 - I Know Where I've Been (Sunday, March 14th) Join us on Sunday: rooms open at 2:30 to meet and greet the artists and each…
Black Voices in Cabaret

Black Voices in Conversation: A History of Cabaret on March 7

24 Feb 20214 Mar 2021
Alberta Hunter Chicago was the capital of cabaret in the US when so much was going on in the 1910s and 1920s. The Stroll on State Street between 31st to…
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Help Us Match Our Illinois Arts Council Grant

25 Jan 202124 Feb 2021
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Join our campaign to match this fund by visiting our donation page here. When making this…
Cabaret in the Classroom

New for the online classroom!

4 Jan 20214 Jan 2021
Claudia Hommel's Souvenirs of Paris 1950 is now available as a 45-minute video program, along with a comprehensive study guide and 4 additional hours of online workshops. Appropriate for 7th…
Bellissima Opera…

Our operas come highly recommended!

31 Dec 202024 Feb 2021
Hello, I’m Carl Ratner and I am the Director of Opera at Western Michigan University and the former Artistic Director of Chicago Opera Theater and Chamber Opera Chicago.   I…
Black Voices in Cabaret

In memory of Cliff Joseph, artist & activist

16 Nov 202016 Nov 2020
While searching for an image to represent the launching of Black Voices in Cabaret, we are inspired by this painting by Cliff Joseph, African-American artist, activist and art therapist. Cliff…
Black Voices in Cabaret

Black Voices in Cabaret seeks artist submissions

4 Nov 202024 Feb 2021
Working In Concert has launched a new initiative to take on the much-needed advancement of Black artists in the field of cabaret. By cabaret, we mean the intimate style of…
Black Voices in Cabaret

Launching an ongoing project of Black Voices in Cabaret

28 Oct 202014 Dec 2020
Encouraged by possible start-up funding from the Healing Illinois campaign (Department of Human Services), Working In Concert is facilitating the creation of a network and ongoing program to highlight Black…
SongShop Live

SongShop is live in garden concert!

6 Aug 20207 Oct 2020
SongShop Live presents our third live concert since the world went topsy-turvy with neighbors and friends in our Albany Park garden. Elizabeth Doyle at the keyboard. Featuring Barb Smith, Christian…
Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion

Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion hosts next conference in Chicago, August 2021

4 Aug 20207 Aug 2020
Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion has moved the dates of the next international exchange to August 23-26, 2021. Our conference will include master classes, round table discussions about the history and…
Bellissima Opera

Operas premiere in 2021/2022

24 Jun 202029 Mar 2021
Tales of Transcendence: Intimate operas celebrating stories of everyday people who, as individuals and groups, have transcended the human divide.  Working In Concert's Bellissima Opera will premiere live in 2022, at…

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Christine Steyer: 1-773-531-7927
President of Working In Concert
Bellissima Opera Artistic Director
christine(at)workinginconcert.org

Claudia Hommel: 1-773-509-9360
Executive Director of Working In Concert
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claudia(at)workinginconcert.org


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