It’s very likely you’ve heard the story before: Macbeth hears a prophecy that he’ll be king, and then he and Lady Macbeth make sure of it. For the first time since 1999, and for the first time ever in...
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Today marks the first day of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, and Madama Butterfly opens tomorrow! This production of Madama Butterfly is special for a lot of reasons, one of them being our Cultural Consultant, Asuka Morinaga Derfler....
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Women’s History Month is in full swing, and to honor the women in our industry, we’d like to introduce you to Mo Zhou, the Director of our upcoming production of Madama Butterfly. Zhou is making her Opera Colorado debut, but...
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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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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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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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La bohème tells a story of friendship, love, and youth, through the tumultuous relationships between Mimì and Rodolfo, and Marcello and Musetta. Learn more about the history and music of this fan-favorite opera in the program notes below. Learn...
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