Opera Colorado - Denver | 19 January 2021 |
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La TraviataOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Opera Colorado's production is visually breathtaking |
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La bohèmeOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Music director Ari Pelto highlights Puccini's mastery of orchestration |
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La fanciulla del WestOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Exciting, heartfelt 'Fanciulla' another winner for Opera Colorado |
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The Scarlet LetterOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
All-around superb |
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Melodic and audience-pleasing |
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Opera Colorado makes history with world premiere of 'The Scarlet Letter' |
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AidaOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
A crowd-pleasing production |
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Die ZauberflöteOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Opera Colorado's gorgeous 'Magic Flute' immerses the senses |
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Opera Colorado's "Magic Flute" in tune with the times |
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Madama ButterflyOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
Opera Colorado's "Butterfly" suffers in all the right ways |
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Chinese star shines in signature role in Opera Colorado's Madama Butterfly |
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CarmenOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
A subdued, stifled, and subpar version of the operatic classic |
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Opera Colorado "Carmen" is stripped bare without sets |
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Opera Colorado's minimalist 'Carmen' provides maximum impact |
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RigolettoOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Opera Colorado's "Rigoletto" a winning team effort |
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Opera Colorado puts best foot forward with 'Rigoletto' |
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Don GiovanniOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Opera Colorado's "Don Giovanni" is a pig who rides a hog |
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'Don Giovanni' full of laughter, heart |
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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 |
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Il TrovatoreOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
An imaginative, absorbing affair |
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Florencia en el AmazonasOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
At Opera Colorado, a rare and appealing "Florencia," sung in Spanish |
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Le nozze di FigaroOpera ColoradoNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Spectacular 'Figaro' opens Opera Colorado season |
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Opera Colorado's "Marriage of Figaro" will make you think about love... and then again |
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Opera Colorado 2020-21 season postponed |
The company plans to present all postponed operas during the 2021-22 season and beyond. |
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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.” |
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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 |
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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. |
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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." |
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