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Fleurish – 17 high school junior women named Central City Opera 2012 Flower Girls
Glory Weisberg, The Villager Fleurish Blog, November 10, 2011
2012 Central City Flower Girls introduced at tea
Denver Post Media Center, November 8, 2011
2012 Central City Flower Girls are announced
Joanne Davidson, Denver Post Seen First Blog, November 8, 2011
Central City: Sample Opera in Small Bites
GoColorado.com, September 1, 2011
Central City Opera Closes 2011 Festival with Critical Acclaim of All Productions
Operagasm.com, August 30, 2011
CENTRAL CITY OPERA ANNOUNCES ITS 80th ANNIVERSARY 2012 FESTIVAL
Operagasm.com, June 23, 2011
Tommyknockers holiday event in Central City
Weekly Register-Call/Gilpin County News, December 8, 2011
Central City Opera’s Moriarty retires
Weekly Register-Call/Gilpin County News, December 1, 2011
Moriarty retiring from Central City Opera post: Astafan to be new administrator of Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program
The Villager, November 17, 2011
Dynamic pricing is a risky bet for arts organizations
Denver Post, November 4, 2011
Musical or Opera? Either Way, Vancouver’s West Side Story is a Winner (Co-production)
Seen and Heard International, October 24, 2011
Destination: Black Hawk, Central City, Gilpin County
Weekly Register-Call/Gilpin County News, October 13, 2011
Colorado regular named artistic director of the Oregon Bach Festival
Kyle MacMillan, Denver Post Artmosphere Blog, September 8, 2011
Sometimes even The Face Bar can use a facelift
The Deal - ColoradoGamingNews.com, June 3, 2011
Central City Opera goes for a hip new image
Kyle MacMillan, Denver Post Artmosphere Blog, May 10, 2011
Take a Gamble: 5 Casino-Free Central City Activities
City's Best - Denver, April 19, 2011
Central City Opera thrives in its Colorado mountain setting
Examiner.com, March 17, 2011
Davidson: Good news of returning stars (Heather Brecl joins Central City Opera to organize young professionals events)
Joanne Davidson, Denver Post Inside Line Blog, February 9, 2011
Announcing the ONLY shuttle serving both Central City & Black Hawk
Colorado Gambler, December 28, 2010
The eight who made 2010 great
Denver Post, December 26, 2010
Pat Pearce: 2010 opera person of the year ; Taking the spotlight and turning a small company into a national voice for opera
Denver Post, December 26, 2010
2010 Festival Year in Review (featured in the video at 3:36)
KadmusArts blog, December 21, 2010
Central City Opera's marketer Deb Hruby dies at 56
Denver Post, October 21, 2010
79th Class of Central City Flower Girls
Joanne Davidson, Denver Post Seen First Blog, October 19, 2010
Central City Flower Girls share intriguing links to Colorado history
Denver Post, October 19, 2010
Best Bets: Sculpture, Swingers, Stepping Up for cancer, and more
Denver Post, August 6, 2010
2010 festival dishes up a true feast for opera fans
Colorado Springs Gazette, July 29, 2010
Central City Opera House: Something to Sing About
GoColorado.com, July 2010
Central City Opera Getaway 2010
Yesh Li Blog, July 9, 2010
Central City Opera enters 78th year
The Deal (Coloradogamingnews.com), July 9, 2010
Central City Opera’s John Baril
The Deal (Coloradogamingnews.com), July 7, 2010
Raining honors on opera flower girls
Denver Post, July 7, 2010
Enhance your enjoyment of Central City Opera this summer with Opera a la Carte and Opera Notes
Denver Performing Arts Examiner, July 1, 2010
Thumbs up on Central City Opera’s 2011 season
Kyle MacMillan, Denver Post Artmosphere Blog, June 27, 2010
GO! ROADTRIP: Destination: Black Hawk and Central City
The [Colorado Springs] Gazette, June 17, 2010
Central City Opera season opens with Yunah Lee as Madame Butterfly in less than two weeks
Examiner.com, June 14, 2010
Summer of fun planned in Gilpin County
ColoradoGambler.com, May 19, 2010
Summer Stages: Classical
New York Times, May 4, 2010
Central City: the little opera company that can
Opera Today, May 3, 2010
Central City: the little opera that can
Wes Blomster, Daily Camera Classical Music Critic, April 11, 2010
Central City Opera Inventories its Premieres
Kyle MacMillan, Denver Post Snatches of Summer Blog, March 18, 2010
Opera teaser for Central City Opera
Examiner.com, February 27,2010
Central City, Colorado: A Unique Summer Getaway
AssociatedContent.com, February 15, 2010
Six girls carry on 1932 Central City tradition
Denver Post, February 7, 2010
Central City Opera's 2010 Festival: A Season Overview (pdf)
Gilpin County Arts Association Arts Matters Newsletter, Winter 2010 (page 3)
Offenbach Gem Added to 2010 Central City Lineup
Colorado Music Buzz, September 10, 2009
The Mountains are alive with a summer of music
UCD Advocate, July 29, 2009
Flower Girls help open opera's Summer Festival
Denver Post, July 5, 2009
Central City stages operas old and new in 2009 season
Daily Camera, April 10, 2009
Colorado opera house celebrates its 130th birthday
USA Today, June 11, 2008
Colorado mountains a magnet for opera
The Daily Herald, September 13, 2007
Artistic Director Emeritus; Founder of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program
Central City Opera’s Moriarty retires
Weekly Register-Call/Gilpin County News, December 1, 2011
Moriarty retiring from Central City Opera post: Astafan to be new administrator of Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program
The Villager, November 17, 2011
Music 'master' John Moriarty inspires new generation
SouthCoastToday.com, March 24, 2011
Street named for musical great John Moriarty
The Herald News, October 3, 2008
An operatic personality: Letting history sing | The current owner of Central City's pink icon cherishes its layers of stories, but not its layers of wallpaper.
Denver Post, September 4, 2008
Helping young singers soar
Denver Post, June 15, 2008
Opera honors a central figure in its success
Rocky Mountain News, June 13, 2008
Music & Martinis
Central City Opera’s Music & Martinis garners support from hundreds
The Villager, June 16, 2011
Denver Antiques and Art Show & Sale
Denver Antiques Show move to The Collection draws eclectic throng
The Villager, May 5, 2011
Idols take stage for Bessie's Hope (mention of Antiques Show in final paragraph)
Joanne Davidson, Denver Post Seen First/Inside Line Blog, April 15, 2011
Antiques & Art Show simply elegant
Joanne Davidson, Denver Post Seen First/Inside Line Blog, April 21, 2010
Antiques & Art Show gears up for action
Joanne Davidson, Denver Post Seen First/Inside Line Blog, April 13, 2010
Arts and antiques auction to benefit Central City Opera
Joanne Davidson, Denver Post, March 13, 2009
L'Esprit Home Tour and Boutique
Around Town: AS YOU WISH lends a hand in planning the 2011 Opera Guild Patron Party, L'Espirt de Noel!
As You Wish blog, December 9, 2011
Central City Opera’s L’Esprit de Noel tour begins today
Joanne Davidson, Denver Post Seen First Blog, November 18, 2011
L’Esprit de Noel tour centers on Morgan Historic District
Joanne Davidson, Denver Post Seen First Blog, November 11, 2011
Denver history draws L’Esprit de Noël to Morgan’s District
The Villager, November 10, 2011
Annual Tour Benefits the Central City Opera: Opera’s home tour is happening now
Joanne Davidson, Denver Post Seen First Blog, November 19, 2010
Best Bets: a fine substitute, a new favorite, turkeys on the run and more
Denver Post, November 19, 2010
Style File: Boutique browsing; Get over the blues; Testing
Denver Post, November 18, 2010
Gilpin County Film Festival in Central City
GO! ROADTRIP: Destination: Black Hawk and Central City
The [Colorado Springs] Gazette, June 17, 2010
General Education Press Coverage
Working in harmony: Silverton helps its school music program off the ground (Note, hit "cancel" on the pop-up that appears to read the article.)
The Durango Telegraph, November 4, 2010
Performing Arts Intensive
Auditions Jan. 14-15 for summer Performing Arts Intensive in Colorado Springs and Central City
Wyoming Arts Blog, December 28, 2011
Opera on the Go
Photo of Opera on the Go performance at Gilpin County Community Center (pdf)
Weekly Register Call, November 17, 2011
Opera Rocks the Rockies Tour
Opera Rocks the Rockies tours Wyoming this week
CBS5 Cheyenne, November 7, 2011
Opera Rocks the Rockies comes to Wyoming
Trib.com, October 27, 2011
Build An Opera/Opera Alive
Bargell: Tears of a (middle school) clown
Summit Daily News, March 30, 2011
Breckenridge Music Fest helps schools spread music
Summit Daily News, October 3, 2010
En Mis Palabras (In My Own Words)
Free Family Opera By Central City Opera in Boulder – Sunday July 11
Freethingstodoindenver.com, July 10, 2009
Smooth OPERAtor (Community Concert)
Opera seduces audiences
Longmont Times-Call, April 2, 2010
'Smooth Operator' closes Broomifeld concert series: Central City Opera Ensemble wraps up Classic Fusion
Broomfield Enterprise, March 31, 2010
Opera Teaser 2010
Opera teaser for Central City Opera
Examiner.com, February 27,2010
Winfield Scott Stratton: The Worth of a Man (2009 Performing Arts Intensive Opera)
Best Bets: A new focus on climate change, Bach's big visit and more
Denver Post, February 26, 2010
Tiny Tots: Inside the Orchestra (collaboration with Junior Symphony Guild)
Video clips from Fox 31 on January 26, 2011 - Live Morning Segments #1 (with baritone Chad Reagan), #2 and #3; Evening Edited Segment with baritone Chad Reagan and opera-star-in-the-making Keegan Hamlin
Inside the Orchestra (Video link)
9News, January 21, 2011
Youngsters Experience Orchestra in Personal Way (Video link)
CBS4, January 31, 2010
Bill Husted's Bar & Grilled: Jensen a maestro at mixing music, kids
Denver Post, January 28, 2010
Young kids experience classical music in the best way (Video link)
FOX31 KDVR, January 25, 2010
United States: Central City (2011 Festival Review - PDF)
Opera Magazine, November 2011
Carmen (6/29/11); Amadigi di Gaula (7/2/11); Gianni Schicchi, Die Sieben Todsünden & Les Mamelles de Tirésias (7/9/11)
Opera News, October 2011
Three One-Act Operas
ColoradoDrama.com, July 17, 2011
Central City Opera Hits it Square on the Chin
The [Colorado Springs] Gazette, July 19, 2011
Central City Opera: three little operas that could, and did!
Examiner.com (Boulder Music Festivals), July 15, 2011
Update on Unusual Materials, Extraordinary Costumes
The Utah Symphony/Utah Opera Blog, July 15, 2011
Sarah Tallman’s big moment is now
Kyle MacMillan, Denver Post Artmosphere Blog, July 12, 2011
Central City's unlikely opera trio a fine blend
Denver Post, July 12, 2011
Central City Opera sets new standard for innovation with three one-acts
Boulder Daily Camera, July 10, 2011
Shorter and cheaper: Central City Opera tries a new strategy to counter stereotypes
Denver Post, July 7, 2011
Unusual Materials, Extraordinary Costumes
The Utah Symphony/Utah Opera Blog, June 10, 2011
United States: Central City (2011 Festival Review - PDF)
Opera Magazine, November 2011
Carmen (6/29/11); Amadigi di Gaula (7/2/11); Gianni Schicchi, Die Sieben Todsünden & Les Mamelles de Tirésias (7/9/11)
Opera News, October 2011
Colorado regular named artistic director of the Oregon Bach Festival
Kyle MacMillan, Denver Post Artmosphere Blog, September 8, 2011
Handel’s Amadigi di Gaula: Central City Opera Strikes Gold, July 2011
Opera con Brio, Summer 2011
Amadigi, Griselda and Faust
Jernigan's Journal, Opera Pronto, July, 2011
A bit of baroque: The baroque is the focus of the July 24 St. James concert
Kyle MacMillan, Denver Post Artmosphere Blog, July 21, 2011
Central City Opera Hits it Square on the Chin
The [Colorado Springs] Gazette, July 19, 2011
Music in the mountains: Central City Opera presents Carmen and more
Boulder Weekly, July 14, 2011
Best Bets: Down and dirty at DAM, Cattlemen's Days in Gunnison and more (on Presto! family events previewing Amadigi di Gaula)
Denver Post, July 14, 2011
Effects shop in Aurora helps veteran mold new career
Aurora Sentinel, July 13, 2011
Baroque opera finds a new stage in Colorado and beyond
Denver Post, July 10, 2011
Amadigi di Gaula
ColoradoDrama.com, July 7, 2011
Central City Opera brings to life the long-lost, spectacular score from "Amadigi"
Denver Post, July 6, 2011
'New' Handel triumphs in Central City
Boulder Daily Camera, July 4, 2011
Best Bets: Denver's big party; Festival at Cherry Creek, Ice Cream social and more
Denver Post, June 30, 2011
CENTRAL CITY OPERA ANNOUNCES THE NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE OF HÄNDEL’S AMADIGI DI GAULA
Operagasm.com, June 10, 2011
Sorcery, lovers, and knights, Oh MY!
Examiner.com, May 29, 2011
United States: Central City (2011 Festival Review - PDF)
Opera Magazine, November 2011
Carmen (6/29/11); Amadigi di Gaula (7/2/11); Gianni Schicchi, Die Sieben Todsünden & Les Mamelles de Tirésias (7/9/11)
Opera News, October 2011
Franz Kline inspires set design for Central City Opera’s production of “Carmen”
Kyle MacMillan, Denver Post Artmosphere Blog, August 2, 2011
Lusty Carmen captivates Central City Opera
Examiner.com, July 27, 2011
Central City Opera Hits it Square on the Chin
The [Colorado Springs] Gazette, July 19, 2011
Carmen
ColoradoDrama.com, July 17, 2011
Music in the mountains: Central City Opera presents Carmen and more
Boulder Weekly, July 14, 2011
Central City Opera Hauls Production Of ‘Carmen’ To Fiddler’s Green
CBS4/Greg Moody (includes video clips of several operas in 2011 Festival), July 12, 2011
Latino opera singers shine at Carmen
Viva Colorado, July 11, 2011
Musically, Central City Opera's "Carmen" delivers
Denver Post, July 3, 2011
Carmen – love, lust, revenge and murder
Weekly Register-Call/Gilpin County News, June 30, 2011
'Carmen` sizzles with sex
Boulder Daily Camera, June 27, 2011
Best Bets: "Carmen," The Greeley Stampede, Shakespeare Festival and more
Denver Post, June 23, 2011
Colorado Public Radio to Broadcast Central City Opera’s Carmen in First-Ever Live Broadcast from Central City Opera House
Operagasm.com, June 21, 2011
Central City Opera to be broadcast live for the first time
Examiner.com, June 20, 2011
Reimagining 'Carmen'
Culture Monster blog, Los Angeles Times, March 3, 2011
United States: Central City (2011 Festival Review - PDF)
Opera Magazine, November 2011
Central City: Sample Opera in Small Bites
GoColorado.com, September 1, 2011
9th Annual Central City Opera Weekend—2011
Yesh Li Blog, August 14, 2011
Best Bets: Heaven Fest, Buffalo Bill Days and more (on Central City Days)
Denver Post, July 28, 2011
A bit of baroque: The baroque is the focus of the July 24 St. James concert
Kyle MacMillan, Denver Post Artmosphere Blog, July 21, 2011
Central City Days! Central City’s history is about so much more than casinos! July 30 & 31
The Mile High Life, July 21, 2011
Central City Opera Hits it Square on the Chin
The [Colorado Springs] Gazette, July 19, 2011
Season heats up at Central City Opera
The Deal (ColoradoGamingNews.com), July 14, 2011
CENTRAL CITY OPERA’S CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES STARTS THIS SUNDAY, JULY 17
Operagasm.com, July 15, 2011
Central City Opera adds chamber music to its summer mix
Kyle MacMillan, Denver Post Artmosphere Blog, July 14, 2011
Central City Opera – Colorado Tradition & Performing Arts Treasure
The Mile High Life, July 12, 2011
Fun for the entire family at Central City Days (and win VIP passes)
Mile High Mamas, July 8, 2011
CENTRAL CITY OPERA PRESENTS NINA ODESCALCHI KELLY FAMILY MATINEE PERFORMANCES
Operagasm.com, July 8, 2011
Central City Opera returns to Flower Girls’ early roots
The Villager, Fleurish, July 7, 2011
Davidson: Winds of change for Flower Girls
Denver Post, July 5, 2011
Flower Girl presentation helps launch Central City Opera season
Joanne Davidson, Denver Post Seen First Blog, July 4, 2011
Fringe Benefits
Westword, June 23, 2011
Kevin Taylor's Rouge a treat for opera patrons
The Deal (Coloradogamingnews.com), June 16, 2011
Opera classics on tap for Colorado's Central City
Denver Post, June 19, 2011
Classical Music Festivals (listen online - our section is about 2/3 of the way in)
Colorado Public Radio's Colorado Matters, June 13, 2011
Dreaming of Center Stage, but the Gift Shop Is Already a Second Step (part of the series Tales of the Search for a Summer Job)
New York Times, June 13, 2011
Colorado Summer Arts Preview: Opera: Baroque-era works featured at Santa Fe, Central City
Denver Post, May 29, 2011
A high-flying summer for classical music
Boulder Daily Camera, May 29, 2011
Fleurish – Gloryus Goings On – Mad Hatter’s Ball features fedora fashion show (on SinFest)
The Villager, May 26, 2011
Girlfriends' Day set for July 20 at Central City Opera
Examiner.com, May 19, 2011
Central City Opera announces its 2011 Summer Season
Examiner.com, May 19, 2011
CENTRAL CITY OPERA ANNOUNCES ITS 2011 FESTIVAL
Operagasm.com, April 19, 2011
Breathtaking Central City Opera Releases 2011 Schedule
Robert Weller, Allvoices.com, April 19, 2011
Central City opera season diverse, eclectic
Boulder Daily Camera, April 8, 2011
CENTRAL CITY OPERA ANNOUNCES CASTING FOR 2011 FESTIVAL
Operagasm.com, March 17, 2011
Central City Opera presents regional premiere of Three Decembers
Denver Performing Arts Examiner, July 25, 2010
Three Decembers [Review]
ColoradoDrama.com, July 2010
Jake Heggie’s Dysfunction Junction….
Operagasm.com, July 16, 2010
Central City Opera's "Three Decembers" achingly human and real
Denver Post, July 13, 2010
Three Decembers at Central City
Opera Today, July 12, 2010
Central City`s 'Decembers` tender, touching
Boulder Daily Camera, July 12, 2010
Castle still in fine form after 40 years of singing
Denver Post, July 8, 2010
"Three Decembers" opens window to one family's truth
Denver Post, July 3, 2010
Joyce Castle's 40th year on stage makes CCO season special
Boulder Daily Camera, June 5, 2010
Orphee aux Enfers, aka Orpheus in the Underworld in Central City
Jernigan's Journal, Opera Pronto, July, 2010
Bawdy operetta Orpheus in the Underworld perfect genre for historic opera house in Central City
Denver Performing Arts Examiner, July 29, 2010
Matthew Worth in "Orpheus in the Underworld"
Barihunks, July 15, 2010
An over-the-top "Underworld" romp
Denver Post, July 14, 2010
Orpheus in the Underworld [Review]
ColoradoDrama.com, July 2010
Colorado & Co. Appearance (wmv file for downloadable viewing)
KUSA Channel 9, July 7, 2010
'Orpheus` a challenge for Central City Opera
Boulder Daily Camera, July 4, 2010
Central City Opera to stage the satire Orpheus in the Underworld by Offenbach
Examiner.com, July 1, 2010
Over-the-top comedy governs "Underworld"
Denver Post, July 1, 2010
Madame Butterfly: A Journey
The Huffing Post, August 5, 2010
Madama Butterfly [Review]
ColoradoDrama.com, July 2010
Ace cast elevates Central City Opera's "Madama Butterfly"
Denver Post, June 28, 2010
Emotionally charged Madame Butterfly opens Central City Opera season
Denver Performing Arts Examiner, June 27, 2010
CCO stages a 'Butterfly' with a bite
Boulder Daily Camera, June 27, 2010
Opening Night for Madama Butterfly includes two Chorale members
[Colorado Children's] Chorale Connection blog, June 25, 2010
Colorado & Co. Appearance (wmv file for downloadable viewing)
KUSA Channel 9, June 23, 2010
Central City Opera’s 2010 Festival Opens with Madama Butterfly
The Mountain-Ear, June 16, 2010
Central City Opera season opens with Yunah Lee as Madame Butterfly in less than two weeks
Examiner.com, June 14, 2010
Central City: the little opera company that can
Opera Today, May 3, 2010
Rinaldo Review on ColoradoDrama.com
ColoradoDrama.com, July 20, 2009
A spellbinding staging of "Rinaldo"
Denver Post, July 14, 2009
Opera has a crush on Handel
Denver Post, July 5, 2009
Central City's "Night Music" captures Sondheim's vision
Denver Post, July 8, 2009
CCO makes much of 'A Little Night Music'
Daily Camera, July 6, 2009
Soprano McNair very much "still here"
Denver Post, July 3, 2009
Lucia Review on ColoradoDrama.com
ColoradoDrama.com, July 20, 2009
Mad about her: Central City's spellbinding "Lucia"
The Denver Post, June 30, 2009
CCO stages luminous 'Lucia'
Daily Camera, June 29, 2009
Russian soprano finds depth in madness of "Lucia"
The Denver Post, June 21, 2009
West Side Story Still Sings
The Rocky Mountain News, June 26, 2008
A new "West Side Story"
The Denver Post, June 22, 2008
THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA (2008 Festival Production)
Tiny Town, Quaint House, Big Voices
The New York Times, June 14, 2008
'Lucretia' impeccably presented
The Rocky Mountain News, June 8, 2008
Hong Kong Radio 4
(These clips will play in a new pop-up window, automatically)
Morning Call (English Program)
June 28, 2007
Morning Call (English Program)
July 4, 2007
The following are direct links to Hong Kong Radio 4. Please click on the "listen" button on the page.
Morning Call (English Program)
July 16, 2007, Third hourly segment, starts at 32:35. Segment lasts until 42:45
Cultural Vibes (Cantonese Program)
July 16, 2007, Starts at 31:17. Segment lasts until 45:59
Poet Li Bai Highlights Beijing Music Festival
China Central Television October 11, 2007
Postmodernism in a poetic wrapping
Financial Times October 11, 2007
More Thoughts on Poet Li Bai
Denver Post July 27, 2007
Daring Opera Triumphs
Rocky Mountain News, July 11, 2007
(Poet Li Bai) ...An impressive marriage of form and content
Variety, July 10, 2007
Theatre Without Boundaries
Beijing Review, July 19, 2007
Central City's "Li Bai" is poetry in motion
Denver Post, July 10, 2007
West, East merge for 'Li Bai'
Daily Camera, July 9, 2007
Television Profile / Poet Li Bai - Part 1
(VIDEO - preceeded by 15-second advertisement)
KUSA-TV / Denver, July 6, 2007
Television Profile / Poet Li Bai - Part 2
(VIDEO - preceeded by 15-second advertisement)
KUSA-TV / Denver, July 6, 2007
CINDERELLA (2007 Festival Production)
Mezzo-soprano helps lift Cinderella
Denver Post, July 31, 2007
Fairy tale scores a perfect 10
Rocky Mountain News, July 15, 2007
Riches outweigh rags in 'Cinderella' at Central City Opera
Daily Camera, July 16, 2007
LA TRAVIATA (2007 Festival Production)
A stirring, stellar "La Traviata" from Central City Opera
Denver Post, July 6, 2007
THEATRE OF DREAMS
Central City Opera's limited edition 75th Anniversary Book
Precious Gem
Rocky Mountain, News July 6, 2007
