By Greg Carpenter, The Ellie Caulkins General & Artistic Director Summer is ending and the beginning of Opera Colorado’s 2023-24 Season is just around the corner. All summer long, the Opera Colorado team has been putting the final touches...
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Musicals have become an integral part of the performing arts. They captivate audiences with their blend of music, dance, and storytelling. While they may seem like a distinct genre, musicals have deep roots that can be traced back to...
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The word “opera” is derived from “opus,” meaning work or effort. These works of art truly a labor of love. We would not be able to do it without our whole team, especially our volunteers. We want to celebrate...
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By: Betsy Schwarm Turandot stands last in the catalog of its composer, Giacomo Puccini (1858 – 1924). Last because he did not live to complete it. He was at work upon the score when health problems developed and were...
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By Aria Umezawa Before you see Turandot live at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House this May, hear more from the Director, Aria Umezawa. Tickets are going quickly for Turandot’s performances from May 6 to 14. Get yours today>> THE...
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By: Greg Carpenter, The Ellie Caulkins General & Artistic Director Spring is in the air, and that means our 40th Anniversary Season is coming to a close. It has been a tremendous season of artistic triumphs and a few...
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By: Betsy Schwarm Given its blend of music, words, and stage action, opera can be a powerful tool for psychological exploration. It is not just a matter of what these characters are doing, but why they are doing it,...
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By: Bethany Wood and Angelica DiIorio Meet the Hollywood score composer and incredible talent responsible for our winter production of Die tote Stadt (The Dead City): Erich Korngold. Korngold composed the opera in 1920 and worked on the libretto...
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By: Bethany Wood and Angelica DiIorio Korngold’s early twentieth-century masterpiece Die tote Stadt (The Dead City) may not be as familiar as some of the other operas in our 40th Anniversary Season, but it will quickly become one of...
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By: Greg Carpenter, The Ellie Caulkins General & Artistic Director The holiday season presents us with many opportunities to reflect upon the year that is ending and the year that is ahead. As I think about 2022, I am...
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