| Opera Colorado - Denver | 21 October 2018 |
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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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3 to 11 Nov 2018
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23 Feb to 1 Mar 2019
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23 Feb to 1 Mar 2019
Mozart
4 to 12 May 2019
News & Articles
| Opera Colorado raises $1.9 million in donations, a company record |
Opera Colorado, which launched a life-saving fundraising campaign in the wake of a crippling budget shortfall eight months ago, has announced that it collected $1.9 million in donations in the first half of 201 |
| 1 Oct 2013 / Denver Post |
| Ari Pelto joins Opera Colorado as Artistic Advisor |
Opera Colorado has announced that it has appointed conductor Ari Pelto as Artistic Advisor. Pelto's role will commence with the Company's 2014 season. |
| 1 Jun 2013 / Broadway World |
| 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." |
| 25 Mar 2013 / Daily Camera |
| After season is trimmed, is there hope for Opera Colorado? |
Opera Colorado stumbles, begins fundraising campaign to re-energize. |
| 29 Jan 2013 / Denver Post |
| Opera Colorado cancels world premiere, cuts back season |
Suffering a disappointing year-end fundraising campaign in 2012, Opera Colorado is reducing its schedule by one-third, cutting back to just two productions for both the 2013 and 2014 seasons. |
| 12 Jan 2013 / Daily Camera |
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