By Angelica DiIorio You might remember the repeated phrase “Buongiorno, principessa!” from the 1997 Academy Award-winning movie Life is Beautiful. Congratulations! You already know one of the most common Italian words in Puccini’s Turandot: principessa. Turandot is set in...
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In May of 2023, Opera Colorado is bringing Puccini’s masterpiece Turandot to the stage at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. While this opera is one of the great works in the repertoire, made by one of the most well-known...
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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: Angelica DiIorio and Alison Milan With four decades of performances under our belt, Opera Colorado has amassed an impressive collection of costumes. Costumes can tell you a tremendous amount about the story unfolding before you. They can help...
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By: Betsy Schwarm and Angelica DiIorio We close our 40th Anniversary Season with Puccini’s larger-than-life fantastical drama, Turandot, from May 6 to 14. This opera features some of the most gorgeous arias in the repertoire, including “Nessun dorma.”Before you head...
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By: Jennifer Colgan Every spring, Opera Colorado presents a magnificent gala that is instrumental in raising funds that support our mission. On May 13, 2023, we are honored to welcome internationally-renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as the featured performer at...
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By Jennifer Colgan On March 30, Opera Colorado is proud to partner with the Robert and Judi Newman Center to present a recital featuring Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung accompanied by pianist Cody Guy Garrison. The program features gorgeous songs...
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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 Angelica DiIorio Each season, our Artists in Residence travel around Colorado, performing Opera Colorado’s touring productions for schools and community centers. This season’s spring production of Romeo & Juliet includes brand-new sets and costumes! New sets have been...
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By: Angelica DiIorio With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you might have love and romance on your mind. What better way to celebrate than with one of the most fabled stories, Romeo and Juliet? Every year, our Artists...
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