Great cities need great art, and for more than three decades Opera Colorado has brought world-class opera to Colorado audiences. Today Opera Colorado serves as a cornerstone of Denver’s cultural community, bringing grand opera to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, its Denver home since its opening in 2005.
Alongside standard repertoire in the grand opera tradition, Opera Colorado presents new works or rarely performed productions each season. Opera Colorado was proud to produce the world première of The Scarlet Letter with their next world première scheduled for 2018, entitled Steal a Pencil for Me.
The company reaches more than 37,500 students and adults through its many education and community engagement programs throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Opera Colorado’s Young Artists, singers at the beginning stages of their careers, perform during their eight-month residency with the company in schools and community centers across the State—including an annual tour on the Western Slope. Recognised nationally for its excellence, the Young Artists program provides training for the next generation of American opera singers.
The fourth general director in Opera Colorado’s 33-year history, Greg Carpenter, guides both the artistic and administrative operations of the company. His role as general director began in 2007, prior to which he served as Opera Colorado’s Director of Development from 2004–2007, overseeing all fundraising and Board of Directors activities. Carpenter has served on the Board of Directors for OPERA America, and is a regular judge for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.
For more information, visit www.operacolorado.org.