Opera has always been a meeting ground of cultures. Though it began in Italy more than 400 years ago, the art form has grown by including stories, music, and artists from around the world. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we...
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Sara Gartland makes her return to Opera Colorado to perform as Violetta Valéry, the powerful heroine of La traviata. Praised for her “gleaming column of sound” by Opera News, Sara dazzles in her performances of roles like Rusalka, Micaëla,...
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Whether you’ve seen La traviata before or not, you may have heard it in movie soundtracks or seen films that are based on the opera. Verdi’s melodies and the story of La traviata have been a part of many well-known movies,...
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Opera Colorado travels to all corners of its home state through touring productions and other educational programs, in addition to the operas on stage at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Throughout the season, you might begin to recognize the...
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After more than a decade, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly returns to Opera Colorado this spring. The story and music of this magnificent opera have been shattering hearts for over a century. Learn about the characters and plot below, then see...
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La traviata is one of the most famous and performed operas in the world. But what is it about this opera that leaves audiences wanting more? Here, we break down three reasons why this story of “star crossed...
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This fall, experience Verdi’s tragic romance, La traviata. One of the most performed operas in history, La traviata is popular for a reason. Learn about the characters and plot below, then see it live at the Ellie Caulkins...
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Comedy meets opera in Departure: Laugh Lines! Opera Colorado’s Artists in Residence take their final bow in this one-of-a-kind evening that channels the kitschy, chaotic charm of a 1950s vaudeville troupe. This year’s Departure transforms the Studio Loft...
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For this production of Il trovatore in Concert, we’re thrilled to welcome back director Chris Mattaliano, who directed our production of Rigoletto in 2022 and returns to share another Verdi classic with Denver audiences. Keep reading below to learn...
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This spring, see two semi-staged performances of Verdi’s revenge thriller, Il trovatore. Slightly shortened to a dramatic ninety minutes, this performance delivers all of Verdi’s most powerful music and iconic moments, heightened with narration to guide you through every...
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