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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
