Performance Art in Denver: Opera and Ballet

Recently I’ve had an opportunity to go to both an Opera performance and a ballet performance in Denver.

The opera was Don Pasquale – here is how Opera Colorado described it:

Gaetano Donizetti’s amusing tale of deception and disguise is transported to the wild west of America in the 1800’s. This rousing version, which has toured to rave reviews across the US and Canada, hits Denver in perfect time to keep the theme of the National Western Stock Show momentum going strong!

It was certainly entertaining, even more so since it was the second opera I have been to, ever.

The ballet was Coppélia, performed by the Colorado Ballet, and here is how they describe it:

We start with “once upon a time” and end with “wow!” A children’s tale, perhaps. But this is really a magical event for everyone with an imagination and a funny bone. This classic ballet is filled with magic and mayhem. Start with one eccentric toy-maker, throw in a plan to bring a mechanical doll to life, and mix well with a red-blooded young lover, a jealous fiancé and an array of mischievous maidens. You end up with a wild mix of abracadabra, spooky adventure and plenty of old-fashioned love. Don’t miss this enchanting tale and playful choreography.

Both Jess and I had a good time.