Opera Colorado

Opera Colorado celebrated its 40th anniversary on May 13

September 1, 2023

Steve Peterson,

Photos courtesy of Steve Peterson | Blair and Kristin Richardson, Analicia and Richard Thackray

Opera Colorado celebrated its 40th anniversary on May 13 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House and Seawell Ballroom. The evening featured a performance by superstar mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato. Proceeds benefit Opera Colorado and its many education and community engagement programs throughout the Rocky Mountain region.

Board chair Elizabeth Caswell Dyer, board member Richard Koseff and lifetime honorary chair Ellie Caulkins

Board chair Elizabeth Caswell Dyer, board member Richard Koseff and lifetime honorary chair Ellie Caulkins

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Ellen Robinson and Justyn Shwayder
Howard Janzen, Susan Stiff, Steve Morrisett and Diane Wengler, a member of the Opera Colorado board
Gala chairs Chris and Joy Dinsdale
Honorary board members Susan and Jeremy Shamos
Norm and Sunny Brownstein
Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, in a gown by Ushi Sato, and pianist Craig Terry
Board member Dr. Larry Chan, Diana Yun Lee and Cynthia Chan
Dick and Marcia Robinson, underwriters of the 40th anniversary season