By: Suzanne Whitney Opera has a long and rich history. The history and traditions are fun for those in the know, but can be a barrier to entry for opera newbies. So many questions come up surrounding not just...
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By: Suzanne Whitney “I lived for art. I lived for love.” These famous words of Floria Tosca have endeared her to so many opera lovers over the years. And while Puccini’s Tosca holds many beautiful moments of tenderness, this...
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By: Suzanne Whitney Opera can be an intimidating genre of music. The performances are long, often sung in a foreign language, and there are so many different terms to learn and remember! Well, we are here to clear things...
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By: Suzanne Whitney Throughout opera’s history, composers, librettists, directors, and artists of all kinds have contributed to this ever-evolving art form. Despite the public perception of opera being a bit stodgy, today’s operatic artists are trying out new and...
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By: Suzanne Whitney Throughout June, we are grateful to be able to celebrate Pride Month. This is a chance to uplift the LGBTQ+ community, both the progress that has been made and the work yet to be done. One...
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By: Suzanne Whitney Opera can be an intimidating genre of music. The performances are long, it is often sung in a foreign language, and there are so many different terms to learn and remember! Well, we are here to...
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By: Suzanne Whitney Over the past year, we’ve missed the entire Opera Colorado family. This includes our staff, visiting artists, crew, production team, and of course, the members of our very own Opera Colorado Orchestra! We are so proud...
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By: Suzanne Whitney Mezzo-soprano Catherine Cook is the star of the one-woman extravaganza April in Paris. We are so lucky to have such a captivating performer at the helm of our newest digital performance. Catherine has performed a wide...
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By Suzanne Whitney “Today, we’re going to make chocolate cake!” With those words the one-woman comic opera, Bon Appetit! begins. Julia Child was larger-than-life, iconic, and even had a remarkably memorable voice. These traits made her a perfect operatic...
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By: Suzanne Whitney If I had to pick two topics that I loved most in the world, they would probably be music and books, with an honorable mention going to my cat, Neville. So, it feels natural to use...
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