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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