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The Voice of Opera Colorado

Aug15

Dennis Robinson, Jr.

Dennis loves turning opera houses into community living rooms and stages into catalysts for change. When not championing the arts, you can find him cheering for Pittsburgh sports teams. As a Pittsburgh native, he’ll always be a Yinzer at...

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Oct18

Clair Clauson

When not obsessing over payroll and record-keeping systems, Clair keeps busy by baking sourdough, singing with her beloved Colorado Symphony Orchestra Chorus, and spending time with her husband and spirited young daughters. Indoorsy Denver native and Wordle enthusiast.

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Dec9

Jordanna Rose

A Cali girl at heart.  Just as comfortable in the opera house as on the trail or waiting in line at a Bob’s Burgers panel at Comic Con.

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Jul12

Ben Karasik

Having spent time performing, designing, and building for performing arts, Ben found his niche when he realized spreadsheets, planning, and logistics were what he most enjoyed contributing to the creative process. Ben is also a major art education advocate...

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Apr1

Jennifer Colgan

Jennifer is a violinist who grew up in Virginia. When she isn’t knee-deep in a spreadsheet, she can be found obsessing over her cats and dog, hiking in the mountains, or knitting a pair of socks.

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Aug29

Tom Kirkpatrick

Tom’s career in professional, non-profit performing arts began backstage at Houston’s Alley Theatre. After earning an MBA from the University of Iowa, he moved to arts administration. He is thrilled to be a part of this innovative organization that...

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Aug29

Sara Leitch

Sara is a lawyer turned nonprofit leader whose performance career peaked as first clarinet at band camp. Realizing she was better suited to building organizations than taking bows, she’s spent her career helping nonprofits grow through fundraising, donor engagement,...

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Aug29

Ari Pelto

Recently appointed Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera (SP&O), Finnish-American conductor Ari Pelto is in demand with orchestras, opera houses, and ballet companies throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

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