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Falstaff: Meet Director David Edwards

April 19, 2018 by

Falstaff: Meet Director David Edwards

By Kelly Maxwell A casual survey of the Falstaff cast regarding director David Edwards, gathered around the water cooler during a rehearsal break, brings up three things: his dry British humor, the incredible scope of his knowledge, and his … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Ari Pelto, baritone, bass, david edwards, director, Ellie Caulkins, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, falstaff, Kelly Maxwell, mezzo soprano, music, opera, opera colorado, soprano, stage, stage director, tenor, verdi

Falstaff: Meet Olafur Sigurdarson

April 17, 2018 by

Falstaff: Meet Olafur Sigurdarson

By Tamara Vallejos Verdi’s Falstaff may not be one of the composer’s most frequently performed operas, but the cast of Opera Colorado’s production would be quick to point out it’s no less a masterwork. In fact, baritone Olafur Sigurdarson, who … [Read more...]

Tagged With: baritone, Ellie Caulkins, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, falstaff, Kelly Maxwell, Olafur Sigurdarson, opera, opera colorado, shakespeare, Tamara Vallejos, verdi

An Afternoon of American Song: Meet Nicole Keeling

February 25, 2018 by

An Afternoon of American Song: Meet Nicole Keeling

By Kelly Maxwell “I understand that opera can seem inaccessible,” says Cherity Koepke, Opera Colorado’s Director of Education & Community Programs and Director of the Young Artist Program. “I mean, it is a big art form. To try to wrap your arms … [Read more...]

Tagged With: an afternoon of american song, DCPA, Denver, elaine wolf theater, Ellie Caulkins, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Kelly Maxwell, music, Nicole Keeling, opera, opera colorado, soprano, world premiere, Young Artists

Opera Colorado & CU Denver Partner for Virtual Reality Exhibition

December 14, 2017 by

Opera Colorado & CU Denver Partner for Virtual Reality Exhibition

Most people wouldn’t think of even uttering “opera” and “virtual reality” in the same breath, let alone imagine a mashup of the two. But, here we are! In a cutting-edge collaboration between Opera Colorado, the College of Arts & Media at the … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Anya Matanovič, AR, Ari Pelto, augmented reality, baritone, bass, CU Denver, DCPA, Denver, Dominick Chenes, Ellie Caulkins, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Levi Hernandez, media studies, Monica Yunus, music, opera, opera colorado, Puccini, soprano, stage, stage director, tenor, University of Colorado, virtual reality, VR

Meet The Artist: Bass Joshua Bloom

November 10, 2017 by

Meet The Artist: Bass Joshua Bloom

By Tamara Vallejos Joshua Bloom may have only a few minutes of music to sing as Colline in La Bohème, but the Australian bass makes a huge impression in that brief time. A recent review of the production calls Bloom a “revelation,” saying he has … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Andrew Garland, Anya Matanovič, Ari Pelto, baritone, bass, DCPA, Dominick Chenes, Ellie Caulkins, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Joshua Bloom, La Bohème, Levi Hernandez, Matthew Ozawa, matthew staver, mezzo soprano, Monica Yunus, opera, opera colorado, Puccini, soprano, Tamara Vallejos, tenor

Meet The Artist: Baritone Andrew Garland

November 9, 2017 by

Meet The Artist: Baritone Andrew Garland

By Tamara Vallejos Baritone Andrew Garland makes his Opera Colorado as Schaunard in this production of La Bohème, but it’s far from his first go-around with this beloved Puccini opera. He’s been a part of dozens of performances, and says the music … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Andrew Garland, Anya Matanovič, Ari Pelto, baritone, bass, DCPA, Dominick Chenes, Ellie Caulkins, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Joshua Bloom, Kelly Maxwell, La Bohème, Levi Hernandez, Matthew Ozawa, matthew staver, mezzo soprano, Monica Yunus, Puccini, Tamara Vallejos

Meet The Director: Matthew Ozawa

November 8, 2017 by

Meet The Director: Matthew Ozawa

By Tamara Vallejos Matthew Ozawa, who is making his Opera Colorado directorial debut with La Bohème, is an in-demand director who loves new works and putting his stamp on productions. But this time around, he’s taking a more traditional approach. … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Andrew Garland, Anya Matanovič, Ari Pelto, baritone, bass, DCPA, director, Dominick Chenes, Ellie Caulkins, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, eve summer, Joshua Bloom, Kelly Maxwell, La Bohème, Levi Hernandez, Matthew Ozawa, matthew staver, Monica Yunus, music, opera, opera colorado, Puccini, soprano, stage, stage director, Tamara Vallejos, tenor

Meet the Artist: Baritone Levi Hernandez

November 7, 2017 by

Meet the Artist: Baritone Levi Hernandez

By Tamara Vallejos It’s been nearly a decade since baritone Levi Hernandez last performed with Opera Colorado, but now he’s finally back to sing the role of Marcello, who in many ways acts as the glue that holds together the group of friends in La … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Andrew Garland, Anya Matanovič, Ari Pelto, baritone, bass, DCPA, Ellie Caulkins, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Joshua Bloom, Kelly Maxwell, La Bohème, Levi Hernandez, Matthew Ozawa, mezzo soprano, Monica Yunus, music, opera, Puccini, soprano, Tamara Vallejos, tenor

Meet the Artist: Soprano Monica Yunus

November 1, 2017 by

Meet the Artist: Soprano Monica Yunus

By Tamara Vallejos One of the most colorful roles in Opera Colorado’s production of La Bohème belongs to soprano Monica Yunus, who portrays the flirty and capricious Musetta. Today we check in with Yunus and learn about her early beginnings in … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Andrew Garland, Anya Matanovič, Ari Pelto, baritone, DCPA, Dominick Chenes, Ellie Caulkins, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Joshua Bloom, Kelly Maxwell, La Bohème, Levi Hernandez, Matthew Ozawa, Monica Yunus, music, opera, opera colorado, Puccini, soprano, Tamara Vallejos, tenor

Meet The Maestro: Music Director Ari Pelto

October 31, 2017 by

Meet The Maestro: Music Director Ari Pelto

By Tamara Vallejos By his own estimate, Opera Colorado Music Director Ari Pelto has conducted nearly 100 performances of La Bohème—and now he brings his expertise to this upcoming production of Puccini’s masterpiece, opening Saturday at the Ellie … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Andrew Garland, Anya Matanovič, Ari Pelto, baritone, bass, DCPA, Dominick Chenes, Ellie Caulkins, Joshua Bloom, Kelly Maxwell, La Bohème, Levi Hernandez, Matthew Ozawa, mezzo soprano, Monica Yunus, music, opera, opera colorado, Puccini, soprano, Tamara Vallejos, tenor

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