Opera Edwardsville presents: Christmas with Christine Brewer & Craig Terry
Thursday, December 18, 2025
7:30 PM at The Historic Wildey Theatre
Opera Edwardsville’s Signature Holiday Concert
For tickets: www.operaedwardsville.org
Opera Edwardsville’s beloved holiday tradition returns to the historic Wildey Theatre with two of the most celebrated artists in classical music: Grammy Award–winning soprano Christine Brewer and Grammy Award–winning pianist Craig Terry. This festive evening promises world-class artistry, holiday cheer, and joyful community spirit.
The Artists:
Christine Brewer, a native of Lebanon, Illinois, is a local hero of the arts, a steadfast advocate for music education in our region, and serves as Opera Edwardsville’s Artistic Advisor. Her radiant voice has filled the great halls of the world—from the Metropolitan Opera to London’s Royal Opera House. The New York Times has praised her “glorious, heart-stopping voice,” while BBC Music hails her as “one of the great sopranos of our time.”
Joining her is the extraordinary Craig Terry, Music Director of the Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago. A versatile and dynamic pianist, Terry has collaborated with today’s leading vocalists, including Joyce DiDonato and Patricia Racette, and recently became Artistic Director of Opera Theatre of St. Louis. His performances bring both elegance and flair to the stage.
State-of-the-art amplification by Chicago’s Aphorism Studios, led by renowned audio engineer Dan Nichols, named Chicago Tribune’s “Person of the Year in Classical Music” for his pioneering digital collaborations.
A post-performance champagne toast hosted by OE’s 2024 season sponsors and donors—raising a glass to music, community, and the magic of the holidays.
Make It a Night Out: Before the show, enjoy dinner and drinks at OE’s official restaurant partner, Cleveland Heath, just steps from the theatre at 106 N. Main St.
2025 Opera Edwardsville Business Sponsors
2025 lead season sponsorship comes from Stifel, the City of Edwardsville, and an anonymous family foundation.
Presenting sponsorship comes from Lewis Rice, Marian Smithson, The Schmidt and Barton Family Fund, and the Rotary Club of Edwardsville.
Patron sponsorship comes from Carrollton Bank, with additional support from the Bank of Madison County, Counseling Clinic, Edwardsville Bank, Paton Dental, the SIYAO Southern Illinois Young Artist Organization, and Tessitura Music.
Special thanks to Cleveland Heath, Creative Options Graphic Design, Inc., Edwardsville Public Library, First Presbyterian Church of Edwardsville, Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau, Market Basket, the SIUE School of Music, Scott Evers Photography, and Urban Collective Hotel.
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