Eklund Opera Program

The Turn of the Screw

An opera by Benjamin Britten

Benjamin Britten’s 20th-century English chamber opera—replete with both tonality and dissonance—is something of a horror…

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Eklund Opera Program

Great repertoire, lavish scenery, amazing voices and outstanding value—these are the hallmarks of the Eklund Opera Program. Director Leigh Holman and Music Director Nicholas Carthy bring you the best of classical and contemporary opera in three fascinating productions each season and in the CU New Opera Workshop each summer.

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The Turn of the Screw

Apr 25-28, 2019

The Turn of the Screw

An opera by Benjamin Britten

Starting at $20

Benjamin Britten’s 20th-century English chamber opera—replete with both tonality and dissonance—is something of a horror story, base...

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It's a Wonderful Life

Nov 15-17, 2019

It's a Wonderful Life

An opera in two acts

Season tickets starting at $40

Based on the 1946 Frank Capra movie of the same name (by permission of Paramount Licensing Inc.) and “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Dor...

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The Marriage of Figaro

Mar 13-15, 2020

The Marriage of Figaro

An opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Season tickets starting at $40

When a lecherous count sets his sights on his servant Figaro's fiancée, Figaro and his friends seek retribution in the form of hilarious hijink...

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Béatrice et Bénédict

Apr 23-26, 2020

Béatrice et Bénédict

An opera by Hector Berlioz

Season tickets starting at $40

Marriage isn't for everyone, least of all verbal sparring partners Beatrice and Benedict. But if they can be convinced to set aside their differences,...

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CU Presents 2018-2019 season

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