Opera Colorado has announced the 2023-24 Artists in Residence.

The company said that soprano Kerby Baier, soprano Saane Halaholo, mezzo-soprano Melanie Dubil, tenor Randy Ho, baritone Alexander Granito, and bass-baritone Turner Staton will join the acclaimed Opera Colorado Artists in Residence Program. Additionally, pianist Oleg Bellini, former Artist in Residence, has been appointed Resident Collaborative Pianist, a permanent position with Opera Colorado’s music staff.

In a statement, Cherity Koepke, Director of the Artist in Residence Program and Director of Education & Community Engagement said, “Our belief is that learning and experience go hand in hand, and that’s the reason Opera Colorado’s program is focused on providing opportunities for growth for our Artists in Residence. Along with ongoing training, feedback, and professional development, our artists enhance and expand their performance skills with a wide array of opportunities and experiences, including roles in our mainstage season and touring productions.”

Greg Carpenter, The Ellie Caulkins General & Artistic Director added, “Opera Colorado’s Artist in Residence Program is an important thread in the artistic fabric of our company. Artists in Residence are ambassadors for opera through our education and community engagement activities. Their talents are showcased through supporting roles in our mainstage productions, and they represent our commitment to nurturing a new generation of opera artists,” “We’re tremendously excited about this diverse group that will be joining us for the 2023-24 Season. Their voices and talents will help us bring opera to thousands of people across Colorado.”