Opera Colorado has postponed its 2020-21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result the company will perform all postponed operas during the 2021-22 Season and beyond. The 2021-22 Season will open on Nov. 6, 2021, with “Tosca” followed by “The Shining” in February 2022 and Carmen in May 2022. Opera Colorado’s 40th-anniversary celebration in the fall of 2022 {…}
Minnesota Opera, ADA Artist Management, Austin Opera, Berkshire Opera Festival, Opera Colorado, and San Diego Opera are teaming up to present the world premiere of “The Trial of Susan B. Anthony” on Oct. 26, 2020. The song cycle by Steven Mark Kohn will star mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala in multiple roles accompanied by pianist Myra Juang. “We find ourselves at a {…}
Opera Colorado and Noble Riot have announced “Arias in the Alley,” an afternoon of music, on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The performance will mark the first showcase for the company since March 1, 2020. The concert will star Michelle DeYoung and pianist Jeremy Reger in a program of opera, cabaret, jazz, and more on Noble Riot’s {…}
Opera Colorado has announced a series of digital performances by its 2019-20 Artists in Residence entitled “An Afternoon of American Song.” The program, which was originally slated for a live performance in March but was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will feature six pre-recorded video sets. The recordings will be released on a weekly basis on the company’s official {…}
Opera Colorado has announced that it will postpone the opening of its 2020-21 season. In a press statement the company announced, “in order to safely welcome you back to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, we have taken the bold step of moving our fall, season-opening production of Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell’s ‘The Shining’ to the final two weeks of {…}
Opera Colorado has announced its 2020-21 season featuring three productions and a number of international stars. Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell’s “The Shining” opens the season in a production by Eric Simonson. Edward Parks, Kelly Kaduce, Arthur Woodley, Vale Rideout, Joseph Gaines, and Troy Cook lead the cast with Ari Pelto conducting. Performance Dates: Nov. 7-15, 2020 Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” {…}
Opera Colorado has announced the incoming 2019-20 Artists in Residence. This season seven young artists will take residency. They include mezzo Kira Dills-DeSurra, bass-baritone Eric McConnell, coach-accompaniment Tyler Tucker, soprano Laura Soto-Bayomi, tenor Thomas Cilluffo, baritone Isaiah Feken, and bass Joshua South. In a press statement Opera Colorado noted that “the Artists in Residence are the heart of the Opera {…}
The Opera Colorado announced its 2019-20 season but with the company also revealed its 2020-21 season. In a statement, the company said, “although the 2020-21 season may seem far away (and subscriptions won’t go on sale until February 2020), we already have a lineup so thrilling that we can’t help but give you a sneak peek.” The season is set {…}
Opera Colorado has announced its 2019-20 season featuring three classic operas. The season includes rising stars in the business as well as veterans. Here is a look at what to expect. The season opens with Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” with Megan Marino and Andrew Stenson headlining the cast. Bruno Taddia sings the title role, while Stefano De Peppo and Harold Wilson {…}
Talk about a busy weekend. There will be over 70 opera performances around the country this weekend with a wide range of repertoire. North of the border, Pacific Opera Victoria showcases “Rattenbury” on Friday and Sunday and Opéra de Montreal showcases “La Cenerentola.” Teatro Municipal De Santiago presents “Aida” on Friday and Saturday while Atlanta Opera does a showcase of {…}
This weekend will feature a ton of opera across North America, with companies opening a number of productions and others closing them up. First, let’s take a look at the new runs opening this week. Saratoga Opera’s “La Traviata” gets its first performances on Friday and Sunday while Opera Omaha presents its only two “Tosca” showcases of the year those {…}