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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By Kelly Maxwell INTRODUCING OPERA EXPLAINED! At first, it may seem silly or frivolous to write about opera in these weird and unprecedented times. Opera certainly isn’t an N95 mask or a surgical gown, capable of literally saving a...
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Baritone Stefano de Peppo’s portrayal of Dr. Bartolo, the ruthless lawyer, is best summarized by his rapid-fire ode to vengeance in “La vendetta.” In this clip, the embittered Bartolo agrees to represent Marcellina (mezzo-soprano Margaret Gawrysiak) pro-bono in her...
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During this time of isolation and disruption, we here at Opera Colorado are doing our best to reach out and connect with the faces we used to see every day. Over the next few months, we’re going to be...
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In this clip from Opera Colorado’s 2016 production of Puccini’s La fanciulla del West, Soprano Melissa Citro and tenor Jonathan Burton finally allow their feelings to emerge as it begins to snow. In”Ugh! Neve!” Minnie finally gives into Dick...
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