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BE A VOICE FOR OPERA COLORADOORDER YOUR SEASON TICKETS TODAY

ORDER YOUR SEASON TICKETS NOW Order online: OperaColorado.org/2014Order by phone: 303.468.2030Order by mail/fax/email: Download an order form at OperaColorado.org or request an order form to be sent to you by calling 303.468.2030.

RED DOT PRIORITYInclude a donation of $250 or more ($500 or more for Price Class 1) and your order will receive priority fulfillment status.

All performances take place at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis Streets, in downtown Denver.

SPECIAL BONUS: Order your season tickets by July 1, 2013, and you will be entered into a drawing for a one year valet parking pass to the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. One parking pass per household.

ADD YOUR VOICE TO OUR SPECTACULAR 2014 SEASON.

I DON’T THINK I’LL EVER FORGET OPENING NIGHT, WHEN THE OVERTURE FINISHED AND THE OPERA BEGAN, I HAD

THIS INCREDIBLE SENSE OF BEING PART OF SOMETHING IN A MUCH MORE SERIOUS WAY.MICHAEL HUGHES, BOARD CHAIRMAN FOR OPERA COLORADO

BALCONYThird level up.7 rows, 6 rows with stairs.

LOGESecond level up.6 rows, 4 rows with stairs.

MEZZANINEFirst level up.7 rows, 5 rows with stairs.

PARTERRE/ ORCHESTRAMain floor. Parterre: Rear raised section across the back of the ground level. 8 rows, 6 rows with stairs. Orchestra: Front section of the ground level. 18 rows with no stairs.

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ORCHESTRASTAGE

Prices are per ticket package, which includes one ticket to each opera. Pricing Saturday, Friday, Sunday Tuesday

Yellow $256 $236 Red $176 $160 Purple $120 $108 Green $80 $72 Blue $32 $24

OUR STORIES THAT SING CAMPAIGNLET YOUR VOICE BE HEARDIn January 2013, Opera Colorado launched the STORIES THAT SING CAMPAIGN to raise $1.2 million. The response received from the Colorado

community so far has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are continuing the campaign to ensure that Opera Colorado remains a vital part of our community for many years to come. A generous gift today allows us to continue presenting opera of the highest caliber to the Denver area, as well as introduce thousands of students across the Rocky Mountain region to opera through our Education and Community Programs.

Be a Voice of Opera Colorado and include a contribution with your season ticket order!

I COME TO OPERA COLORADO TO SEE THE OPERAS, I VOLUNTEER AT OPERA COLORADO BECAUSE I WANT TO HELP THE OPERA COMMUNITY, AND I DONATE TO OPERA COLORADO BECAUSE I WANT OPERA TO THRIVE IN THIS COMMUNITY.

I WANT OPERA COLORADO TO BE EVERYBODY’S MET.TERRY FRAZIER , SEASON TICKET HOLDER AND VOLUNTEER

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RIGOLETTO BY GIUSEPPE VERDI

BERNARD UZAN DI R ECTOR

LEONARDO VORDONI CON DUCTOR

WITH

GORDON HAWKINS RENE BARBERA

RACHELE GILMORE DANA BETH MILLER

MARCH 15 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 2014

Verdi’s tale of womanizing, deceit and revenge, with one of opera’s most vivid and compelling characters, a vengeful court jester. Starring acclaimed baritone Gordon Hawkins in his debut with Opera Colorado.

“Hawkins’ luxuriant baritone was the most impressive vocal performance of the evening. The audience gasped with pleasure from his very first entrance; this is a voice with grab.” — Arts and Leisure

This classic production is based on Victor Hugo’s play “Le Roi s’amuse.” The story focuses on “the curse” – the opera’s original title – placed on Rigoletto.

RIGOLETTO IS THE ONE ROLE THAT I HAVE PERFORMED MOST OFTEN THROUGHOUT MY CAREER. AND YET EVERY TIME I PERFORM IT, I AM AMAZED BY THE SHEER BEAUTY AND FULLNESS OF MELODIC LINE AND PATHOS. TO MAINTAIN THESE QUALITIES THROUGHOUT

THE COURSE OF AN ENTIRE EVENING IS VERY GRATIFYING AND A TRUE LABOR OF LOVE.

GORDON HAWKINS, BARITONE

CARMEN BY GEORGES BIZET

WITH

SANDRA PIQUES EDDYJANAI BRUGGER

JAY HUNTER MORRISRYAN KUSTER

MAY 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 2014

Full of sizzling opera hits, including the famous “Habañera” and the irresistible Toreador’s song. Come and experience the core of this iconic music and celebrated characters in this new production by Opera Colorado. The opera traces Don José’s ill-fated attraction to the alluring gypsy, Carmen. When Carmen casts off her ardent lover for the handsome toreador, Escamillo, José’s intense jealousy turns to vengeance.

In this visionary adaptation, updated to 1930s revolutionary Spain, Opera Colorado’s intimate production of Carmen will bring the orchestra on stage, placing the musicians directly in the midst of the action.

MS. PIQUES EDDY, A SWAN-NECKED MEZZO WITH FINE TECHNIQUE, A RANGE OF COLORS FROM HONEYED TO BRIGHT AND CHARM TO BURN.

THE NEW YORK TIMES

OPERACOLORADO.ORG/2014 • 303.468.2030ORDER TODAY!

2014 SEASONNow is your chance to take advantage of the savings and convenience of season tickets. You will receive prime seat locations, additional discounts on extra tickets, free and flexible exchanges if your plans change, and the opportunity to pay half now and half later.

You can save even more by taking advantage of the Tuesday evening season ticket package with tickets starting as low as $12 per performance!

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