

Thomson debuted 2 new roles beginning with Marta in the rarely performed work, Tiefland, by Eugene d’Albert for Sarasota Opera, and Turandot for Dayton Opera. Thomson also performed in several concerts at the Newport Music Festival including Wagner’s Wesendonck Lieder. She followed with Turandot with Sarasota Opera and her debut of Salome with Dayton Opera. Thomson made her debut in the role of Balkis in Goundod’s La Reine de Salba with Opera Odyssey. She will also be a soloist at the Newport Music Festival, join Lyric Opera of Chicago for its production of Cavalleria Rusticana and reprise the role of Donna Anna in Don Giovanni with Dayton Opera.ĭuring the 2018-19 season, Ms. Thomson returns to the role of Leonore in Beethoven’s Fideliowith the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and Orquestra Filarmônica de Minas Gerais in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Subscriptions are on sale now and are your chance to reserve the best seats at the best price! Save 20% off single-ticket prices and enjoy additional subscriber benefits all season long!ĭramatic soprano, Kara Shay Thomson continues to build her expansive stage career by creating characters that push the limits both musically and dramatically. If you would like to attend more than one production during the 40th Anniversary Season, consider joining us as a subscriber. The 40th Anniversary Season is generously sponsored by Marcia & Dick Robinson. This production of Turandot is owned by the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and was originally created by Bliss Hebert and Allen Charles Klein for Florida Grand Opera, The Dallas Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and San Francisco Opera.Ĭostumes originally designed for and created by the Santa Fe Opera. *Join us one hour prior to each performance at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for a free and insightful pre-performance.ĭiscover Opera Colorado’s plans for community engagement and events as they develop. Performed in Italian, with English and Spanish subtitles at every seat and English supertitles above the stage.Įstimated Length: 3 hours, and 15 minutes The Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Complex

Though she has sworn never to marry, the clever Prince Calàf has a riddle of his own, which may open the door to love. Puccini’s fantastical tale features a magnificent chorus and the iconic tenor aria, “Nessun dorma.” Those who wish to marry the fearsome and beautiful Princess Turandot must win a deadly game of riddles. Opera Colorado closes its 40th Anniversary Season on a high note with a breathtaking production of Turandot. Premiered April 25, 1926, La Scala (Milan, Italy) Libretto by Giuseppe Adami & Renato Simoni Uncover Love’s True Name Turandot TICKETS ON SALE NOW
