By: Suzanne Whitney Opera can be an intimidating genre of music. The performances are long, it is often sung in a foreign language, and there are so many different terms to learn and remember! Well, we are here to...
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By: Greg Carpenter As I reflect upon the challenges of the past year and the exciting, innovative opportunities we have embraced, I’m reminded that five years ago this month, Opera Colorado presented its first world premiere with Lori Laitman...
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By: Suzanne Whitney Thoughts of The Scarlet Letter may bring back the horror or delight of high school English class for many, but here at Opera Colorado, they recall a sense of pride connected with a world premiere. Five...
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By: Suzanne Whitney Over the past year, we’ve missed the entire Opera Colorado family. This includes our staff, visiting artists, crew, production team, and of course, the members of our very own Opera Colorado Orchestra! We are so proud...
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Canciones de Nuestras Tierras (Songs of Our Homelands) invites you to explore the rich tapestry of Latinx music and culture at Denver Botanic Gardens. Discover festive performances of opera, works by Latinx composers, mariachi, and baile folklórico as you stroll through...
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By: Jennifer Colgan When it comes to Bizet’s blockbuster Carmen, many immediately think of the seductive “Habañera” or rousing “Toreador Song.” Another gem in this well-known opera is “La fleur que tu m’avais jetée,” or “The Flower Song.” Don...
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By: David Lefkowich When Greg got in touch with me about this project, I was so overwhelmed. It had been months since I’d worked on something creative and artistic and satisfying. I was so excited—it wasn’t just an opportunity...
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By: Suzanne Whitney Mezzo-soprano Catherine Cook is the star of the one-woman extravaganza April in Paris. We are so lucky to have such a captivating performer at the helm of our newest digital performance. Catherine has performed a wide...
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By Suzanne Whitney “Today, we’re going to make chocolate cake!” With those words the one-woman comic opera, Bon Appetit! begins. Julia Child was larger-than-life, iconic, and even had a remarkably memorable voice. These traits made her a perfect operatic...
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By: Suzanne Whitney Many describe Antonín Dvořák’s Rusalka as the operatic Little Mermaid; however, it is anything but a Disney fairy tale. The libretto, written by Czech poet Jaroslav Kvapil, follows the traditional Czech folk tale of Rusalka, a water nymph who...
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