Soirée Lyrique Returns—With Its Original Name!
After years of waiting in the wings, we are thrilled to announce the return of Soirée Lyrique—restored to its original name and mission!
We’ve patiently awaited the dissipation of the pandemic and a return to stability, but we can no longer wait. Our hearts and souls are ready—eager—to once again share the power of music through the beauty of the human voice.
Grand Reopening Concert
We invite you to join us for our Grand Reopening Concert on:
Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Evangelical Covenant Church, Elgin
This celebratory performance will feature an All-Star Cast of beloved singers from past productions, performing stunning excerpts from opera, operetta, and musical theatre, accompanied by piano.
About Soirée Lyrique, NFP
Soirée Lyrique, NFP was incorporated in March 2014 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of classical vocal arts.
In 2019, the organization operated under the name Fox Valley Lyrical Productions. Activities were placed on hold in March 2019 due to the onset of the pandemic.
Our Mission, Activities and Community Focus:
Our mission is to foster a greater appreciation of the classical vocal arts through education, professional performances, and community outreach in Elgin and the Fox Valley area.
Our programming includes:
Concerts featuring art songs, sacred music, musical theatre, and opera highlights
Fully staged opera productions with chamber ensemble or orchestra
Community and educational outreach events
The Summer Young Artist Program and Vocal Competition: Fox Valley Rising Stars, which train, mentor, and launch emerging vocal talent
What’s New in 2026:
Beginning in 2026, Soirée Lyrique will host:
A String Competition (Winter 2026)
A Piano Competition (Spring 2026)
Our annual Vocal Competition & Young Artist Program (Summer 2026)
Expanding Our Reach:
We are excited to announce a new collaboration with Concert Opera of Greater Chicago, which will help
us expand our geographic reach.
As part of this partnership, we will present an encore performance of our Grand Reopening
Concert in Skokie on November 22, 2025.
