Students, sign up here >Okpebholo, a two-time GRAMMY nominee and 2024 Chicagoan of the Year in Classical Music, partnered with Pulitzer and GRAMMY-winning librettist Mark Campbell to create this comic chamber opera. Gonzalez-Granados has been praised for her "rich, heartfelt orchestral sound" (Chicago Sun-Times), as well as her dedication to championing new works. Hear firsthand how a new opera moves from composition to the stage, how composers and conductors collaborate throughout the production process, and what it takes to build a career championing contemporary opera. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from two leading artists in the field and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation and performance ofThe Cook-Off!