Moving our production of THE SHINING from November 2020 to June 2021 By Greg Carpenter We encounter many challenges when planning our mainstage seasons at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, strategizing two and three years in advance. Our challenge...
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In this clip from Opera Colorado’s 2017 production, soprano Anna Christy (Lucia) tackles “Il dolce suono” with bel canto agility and proves that even a breakdown can be elegant. In the famous “Mad Scene” she imagines happiness with her...
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After his misadventures have come to an end and all is revealed, Sir John Falstaff (baritone Olafur Sigurdarson) laughs away his latest folly in the Act III Fugue, “Tutto nel mondo è burla … Tutti gabbati!” Verdi ends his...
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Baritone Olafur Sigurdarson rails against the concept of honor and how, in his opinion, it is just another meaningless word. In “L’onore? Ladri!” He berates his comrades Pistola (bass-baritone Andrew Hiers) and Bardolfo (tenor Nathan Ward) for refusing to...
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Opera Explained: Recitative By Isaiah Feken, Opera Colorado Baritone Artist in Residence As an opera singer, I believe I should act as an ambassador, or as I often joke, a proselytizer for the genre. Over the years I have...
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By Greg Carpenter Now that the intensity and urgency of cancelling performances and events have passed, I find myself reflecting upon the past six weeks of activity. While working remotely presents many challenges in a business known for collaboration...
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Opera Explained: How do Singers Stay Healthy? By Suzanne Whitney More than ever, our world is concerned with health. In the face of COVID-19 we are all washing our hands more often, wearing face masks to the grocery store,...
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Baritone Stefano de Peppo’s Dr. Bartolo, the ruthless lawyer, was an audience favorite during Rossini’s Barber of Seville. In this rapid-fire bel canto clip, the proud Bartolo admonishes Rosina (mezzo-soprano Megan Marino) for her attempts at deception and tells...
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By Kelly Maxwell Even though our stage is silent, we aren’t going to let Volunteer Appreciation Week pass without making some noise, celebrating our fabulous volunteers! We want to take this opportunity to shine the spotlight on the folks...
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Soprano Pamela Armstrong ventures deep into the heart of the Amazon, singing her Act 1, Scene 2 aria, “Florencia Grimaldi.” On the deck of the El Dorado, she reflects on the meaning of her name and the love she...
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