Opera Colorado invites you to explore the world of Florencia en el Amazonas at these special events.
Old Vines/New World: The Wines of South America
Wednesday, March 7, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Second Home, 150 Clayton Lane, Cherry Creek
South American has started to produce some of the finest wines in the world. Classic varietals from old world vines are now thriving in the soil and climates of the new world, creating new tastes and vintages of ever-increasing quality. Sample wines from all over the continent, including Argentina and Chile in the relaxed environment of Second Home in the heart of Cherry Creek. Tickets: $40
The Journey of a Lifetime: Opera and the Amazon
Friday, March 9, 8:00 pm
Phipps IMAX Theater at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science | 2001 Colorado Blvd.
Experience an evening like no other as the Museum’s chief curator, Kirk Johnson, partners with Opera Colorado’s Young Artists to deliver a one-of-a-kind journey on the Amazon River. Johnson has been to the Amazon a dozen times to explore the rainforests and to get a better understanding of how they work. As he tells stories of his travels, the Young Artists will perform pieces from Florencia en el Amazonas highlighting moments from Florencia’s journey to the opera house in Manaus. Afterwards, enjoy a special rainforest reception.
Tickets: $15 for DMNS members and Opera Colorado subscribers, $18 nonmembers
Get tickets by calling 303.370.6000 or online at dmns.org
Meet the Artists of Florencia en el Amazonas
Wednesday, March 14, 12:00 pm
Tattered Cover Bookstore in Lodo | 16th and Wynkoop
Join us for a casual lunchtime conversation with some of the artists creating Daniel Catán’s masterpiece. Hosted by General Director Greg Carpenter. You never know what you will learn at this fun lunchtime event. After the program, be sure to join us for lunch at Fogo de Chão, just down the street, and 15% of your bill will go to benefit Opera Colorado. For lunch reservations, call 303.623.9600 or make reservations online at www.fogo.com. When making reservations, mention Opera Colorado.
Spanish Happy Hour at the Museo
Friday, March 16, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Museo de las Americas | 861 Santa Fe Drive
Learn about the diversity of Latino Americano art and culture through the Museo’s innovative exhibitions and programs. Opera Colorado Young Artists will perform during this month’s Spanish Happy Hour. Admission: $5. More information: www.museo.org or 303.571.4401
Opera Colorado presents the Rocky Mountain Regional Premiere of Daniel Catán’s Florencia en elAmazonas
Performances March 24, 27, 30 at 7:30 pm; April 1 at 2:00 pm
Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Florencia en el Amazonas is an homage to the magic realism of Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez and his classic novel, Love in the Time of Cholera. Many critics have compared Catán’s music to the work of the great Italian opera composers such as Puccini while acknowledging the influence of Latin American rhythms on the score. The music is lush and romantic as it captures the raw emotions and mysterious character of the story. Free pre-opera talks before every performance of the opera.
Tickets start at $20 | 800.982.ARTS or online at OperaColorado.org.
