Central City Opera - Profile

Summer Opera in Colorado, 75th Season

© Bryce Westervelt

Mar 8, 2007
Central City Opera, celebrating its 75th season, premieres Wenjing's new opera Poet Li Bai. Central City Opera is a 2-month summer opera festival.

Company Name: Central City Opera

Location: Central City, CO

Website Address: www.centralcityopera.org

General and Artistic Director: Pelham G. Pearce

2007 Summer Season:

  • La Traviata, Verdi
  • Poet Li Bai, Wenjing WORLD PREMIERE
  • Cinderella, Massenet
  • The Saint of Bleecker Street, Menotti

2008 Summer Season:

  • To Be Announced

Where to get tickets:

  • Individual ticket prices range from $37-$87, with a slight premium for matinee performances.
  • A 3-opera season package for the Verdi, Massenet, Menotti runs from $107-$215, saving up to 20% off the individual ticket price.
  • Tickets may be purchased online at www.centralcityopera.org or by calling the box office: (303) 292-6700

Fast Facts:

  • Central City Opera celebrates its 75th season in 2007.
  • The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program is a young artist program, created by Artistic Director Emeritus John Moriarty in 1978.
  • The young artist program, selects 30-32 participants from nearly 1,000 applicants each year.
  • Summer season runs from the end of June until mid-August with all 4 operas running in repertory.

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