| Opera Colorado - Denver | 5 May 2024 |
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Samson et Dalila
Der Fliegende Holländer
Die Tote Stadt
Rigoletto
Carmen
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The ShiningOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 1 | |
The spectacular set and projection design is easily the best part of the production |
 7 Mar 22 / Broadway World |
La TraviataOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Opera Colorado's production is visually breathtaking |
| 24 Nov 18 / Broadway World |
La bohèmeOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Music director Ari Pelto highlights Puccini's mastery of orchestration |
| 6 Nov 17 / Daily Camera |
La fanciulla del WestOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Exciting, heartfelt 'Fanciulla' another winner for Opera Colorado |
| 8 Nov 16 / Daily Camera |
The Scarlet LetterOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 3 | |
All-around superb |
| 13 May 16 / Daily Camera |
Melodic and audience-pleasing |
| 11 May 16 / Denver Post |
Opera Colorado makes history with world premiere of 'The Scarlet Letter' |
| 11 May 16 / The Examiner |
AidaOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 1 | |
A crowd-pleasing production |
| 9 Nov 15 / Denver Post |
Die ZauberflöteOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Opera Colorado's gorgeous 'Magic Flute' immerses the senses |
| 8 May 15 / Daily Camera |
Opera Colorado's "Magic Flute" in tune with the times |
| 6 May 15 / Denver Post |
Madama ButterflyOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Opera Colorado's "Butterfly" suffers in all the right ways |
| 18 Nov 14 / Denver Post |
Chinese star shines in signature role in Opera Colorado's Madama Butterfly |
| 17 Nov 14 / The Examiner |
CarmenOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 3 | |
A subdued, stifled, and subpar version of the operatic classic |
| 20 May 14 / Broadway World |
Opera Colorado "Carmen" is stripped bare without sets |
| 6 May 14 / Denver Post |
Opera Colorado's minimalist 'Carmen' provides maximum impact |
| 5 May 14 / Daily Camera |
RigolettoOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Opera Colorado's "Rigoletto" a winning team effort |
| 18 Mar 14 / Denver Post |
Opera Colorado puts best foot forward with 'Rigoletto' |
| 17 Mar 14 / Daily Camera |
Don GiovanniOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Opera Colorado's "Don Giovanni" is a pig who rides a hog |
| 4 Apr 13 / Denver Post |
'Don Giovanni' full of laughter, heart |
| 2 Apr 13 / Daily Camera |
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Opera Colorado sets Mozart classic in '60s
Mozart's "Don Giovanni" is one of the most beloved and perfect operas ever composed, and according to stage director Kevin Newbury, "an amazing opera can withstand an amazing update."
Mozart's "Don Giovanni" is one of the most beloved and perfect operas ever composed, and according to stage director Kevin Newbury, "an amazing opera can withstand an amazing update."
Roméo et JulietteOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Opera Colorado's "Romeo and Juliet" is a showcase for Ava Pine |
| 14 Feb 13 / Denver Post |
Il TrovatoreOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 1 | |
An imaginative, absorbing affair |
| 2 May 12 / Denver Post |
Florencia en el AmazonasOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 1 | |
At Opera Colorado, a rare and appealing "Florencia," sung in Spanish |
| 26 Mar 12 / Denver Post |
Le nozze di FigaroOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Spectacular 'Figaro' opens Opera Colorado season |
| 18 Feb 12 / Daily Camera |
Opera Colorado's "Marriage of Figaro" will make you think about love... and then again |
| 13 Feb 12 / Denver Post |
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Saint-Saens
4 to 12 May 2024
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9 to 17 Nov 2024
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22 Feb to 2 Mar 2025
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3 to 11 May 2025
News & Articles
| Opera Colorado announces its 2023-24 season |
Opera Colorado has announced its 2023-24 Season featuring three productions. |
| 1 Feb 2023 / OperaWire |
| Opera Colorado’s 2021-22 season |
Opera Colorado has announced its 2021-22 season featuring three productions and a number of international stars. |
| 23 Jul 2021 / OperaWire |
| Opera Colorado announces new double bill |
Opera Colorado has announced a 90-minute, digital double-bill, featuring Tom Cipullo’s “Josephine” and “The Promise of Living.” |
| 9 Mar 2021 / OperaWire |
| Opera Colorado 2020-21 season postponed |
The company plans to present all postponed operas during the 2021-22 season and beyond. |
| 23 Oct 2020 / Broadway World |
| Opera Colorado postpones ‘The Shining’ |
The 2020-21 season now officially opens February 2021 with a production of Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana,” and continues in the first weeks of May with Bizet’s “Carmen.” |
| 6 Jun 2020 / OperaWire |
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