Tag: Central City Opera
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Professional clarinetist performs highest recorded classical music concert in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains
Hikers who summited the 14,439-foot Mount Elbert on a bright-blue Monday morning in September got more than awe-inspiring views. They also got to hear the highest recorded classical music concert in the Rocky Mountains, courtesy of professional clarinetist Stephanie Zelnick, who did two five- to six-minute concerts atop the fourteener on Sept. 9. “They were…
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Central City Opera comes bouncing back
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Last season, Central City Opera was a mess. Troubles with the union, a threatened walk-out by stage directors, a mid-season departure by the executive director. A mess. But the three productions made it through. The news is good this year, said Scott Finlay, president and CEO. And he has the numbers to prove it, as…
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Central City Opera’s new artistic director
Following a tumultuous 2023 summer season, it’s perhaps with a sense of relief that Central City Opera administrators view the hiring this week of Alison Moritz as artistic director as “a pivotal moment” in the company’s history. So said board Chair Sonny Wiegand — and Moritz agreed. “We want to bring the (Central City) Opera House…
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Colorado Music Hall of Fame’s 2024 induction class opens arms to opera
John Denver. Judy Collins. Glenn Miller. Tommy Bolin. Central City Opera. Wait … what? The Colorado Music Hall of Fame announced today that the famed, 92-year-old opera company located 40 miles west of Denver will be inducted into Colorado’s coolest musical playground, which was founded by rock promoter Chuck Morris 11 years ago and is…
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COVID among culprits canceling area performances again | Arts news
From Denver to Fort Collins, companies scrambling to adjust to injury and ever-present illness
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond:
THURSDAY-DEC. 24 One million holiday lights fill the 16 blocks of Cherry Creek North Winter Wanderland after a plug-in event, 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday. It’s also the location of the Holiday Market on Fillmore Plaza. Forty rotating vendors and a pop-up Mistletoe Lounge gathering spot with a bar, live music and interactive holiday crafts and activities. Innovative Giving Machines…
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Bad behavior at Colorado theaters under a public spotlight this week | John Moore
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‘There has been unaddressed harm in our theaters or decades,’ says leader organizing one of two events at the Bug Theatre addressing workplace safety
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Central City Opera’s CEO makes sudden departure
Without explanation, Central City Opera on Thursday announced the unexpected exit of CEO and President Pamela Pantos in the midst of its summer season. An official statement simply stated that her relationship with the organization “has ended.” In the announcement, board Co-Chair Heather Miller wished the former mezzo-soprano “the best in her future endeavors.” Pantos…
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X is coming to mark its spot at the Oriental Theater | Arts news
It’s hard when you’re listening to a favorite podcast and your favorite band comes up in the conversation — and it’s apparent that no one really knows much of anything about it. Such was the case when the subject of John Doe and his band X came up on a recent episode of “Armchair Expert” with…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
THURSDAY-JULY 4 Two whole weeks of PRCA rodeo and concert time at the famed Greeley Stampede. The parade is July 4. Six concerts during the two weeks: Lee Brice, Skillet, Tyler Hubbard, Sam Hunt, Dustin Lynch, Flo Rida. Besides rodeo, demolition derby, Mexican rodeo, American bullfighting and more. greeleystampede.org THURSDAY-SATURDAY Go camping to the major sounds of…