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Ralph Opera Center Presents American Opera One-Acts

The Medium by G.C. Menotti and Signor Deluso by T. Pasatieri The Charles & Reta Ralph Opera Center at CSU presents two American Opera One-Acts on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Runyan Rehearsal Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located at 1400 Remington St. The event is […]


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Theatre Guest Professional Series: Karen Federing

May 1, 2015 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Currently Director of Production at Colorado’s own Central City Opera since 2002, Karen Federing will be in residence at CSU to share an open master class with students at the University Center for the Arts, which is also open to the public. She has worked in a variety of production and administrative roles at such […]


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Opera Tells Classic Tale with a Twist

Greek adventure with cyberpunk flare By Lauren Scott The Ralph Opera Center takes on a futuristic performance of Mozart’s Idomeneo this spring. Considered the first of Mozart’s “great operas,” Idomeneo follows the ancient story of the King of Crete, who chooses to follow Agamemnon to lay siege to the city of Troy, on his journey […]






Annual Holiday Spectacular Concert to Support Scholarships

Annual Concert to Raise Support for CSU Music Scholarships CSU’s Annual Holiday Spectacular returns to the University Center for the Arts this season on Thursday, Dec.4, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6 with performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Griffin Concert Hall at the University Center of the Arts, 1400 Remington […]


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CSU’s Marissa Rudd Competes at Inaugural International Vocal Competition

Junior vocal performance major Marissa Rudd is not only gearing up for her second performance of this fall’s opera, getting ready for fall break, and finishing up this semester, she is working hard to prepare for her performance in the International Vocal Competition presented by Boulder Music Institute, Boulder Opera Company, and the Boulder Symphony. […]


Opera for the Masses: Classic stories with a modern flair

Opera for the Masses: Classic stories with a modern flair By Emma Schenkenberger The Charles and Reta Ralph Opera Center is set to pull off two classic one-act operas this season with Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini, but not without adding their own retro spin. While both shows boast renowned scores and […]