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Feb26

OC Stories: Q & A with Stephen Variames

By Suzanne Whitney Each year the Opera Colorado Artist in Residence program brings incredible emerging artists to Denver. They perform in mainstage productions, in educational programs for students and community members throughout Colorado’s the frontrange, and they have the...

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Feb23

Opera Innovators: Nmon Ford

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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Dec21

Opera Explained: What is Tempo?

Opera Explained: What is Tempo? By: Suzanne Whitney I fell in love with opera as a middle school student on a school trip to see Madama Butterfly. I was the only student bouncing with excitement on the way to...

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Nov2

Steven Mark Kohn’s The Trial of Susan B. Anthony

By: Suzanne Whitney On October 26, 2020, ADA Artist Management, Austin Opera, Berkshire Opera Festival, Minnesota Opera, Opera Colorado, and San Diego Opera presented the digital world premiere of The Trial of Susan B. Anthony by Steven Mark Kohn. This...

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Oct30

Ghosts at the Ellie

By: Suzanne Whitney Whenever a theater goes dark, there is always one single bulb left burning. This is called the ghost light. While its accepted function is to prevent any unwary visitors from tumbling headfirst into the orchestra pit,...

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