Additional dramatic roles include the title role in Strauss’ Salome, Fidelio (Leonore), Cavalleria rusticana (Santuzza ), and Don Giovanni (Donna Anna). Thomson’s major roles include the iconic Puccini heroines, Turandot and Tosca.

The Orchestra for Turandot is sponsored by The Divine Family.ĭramatic soprano, Kara Shay Thomson, has built an expansive stage career by creating characters that push the limits both musically and dramatically. 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. Watch the panel discussion and learn more about how Opera Colorado is addressing issues about AAPI representation in this opera here> We held our first Turandot community engagement event on Monday, February 13. *Join us one hour prior to each performance at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for a free and insightful pre-performance. Performed in Italian, with English and Spanish subtitles at every seat.Įstimated Length: 2 hours, and 37 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

Better Off Wed by Susanna Craig