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Opera

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Scope Note: Here are entered general works about opera. Musical compositions in this form are entered under the heading|aOperas.

Found in 5447 Collections and/or Records:

Blanche Collins with 'The Gazebo', 1959

 Item
Identifier: M123.03.0077.0006.00007
Abstract

Photograph of Blanche Collins actress who performed as Mrs. Chandler in the 1959 Central City Festival production of 'The Gazebo,' at the Central City Opera House in Central City, Colorado.

Dates: 1959

Blanche DaCosta Whitney Collection

 Collection
Identifier: M247
Abstract Blanche Da Costa Whitney was born September 24, 1882 in Chicago. She studied with Rudolph Ganz at Chicago Musical College before joining Mme Schumann-Heink, a noted opera signer, to Europe. Da Costa sang leading opera roles in Germany. She was forced to leave Germany by World War I and returned to America. She had a son, Frederick Berman, by her first husband. Her son died in 1945. She married Warren C. Whitney, vice president of A. B. Chase Piano Company in 1918. They moved to Denver...
Dates: 1882-1957

Blanche Thebom Opera Workshop, 1977 July 18

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0070.0007.00004
Abstract

Blanche Thebom opera workshop at the University of Denver, 7/18/1977.

Dates: 1977 July 18

Blanche Thebom Opera Workshop, 1977 July 18

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0070.0007.00004.00001
Abstract

Blanche Thebom raises her arms as she speaks to students in an auditorium during an opera workshop at the University of Denver on 7/18/1977. Behind her, onstage, an individual sits at a piano while another individual stands onstage next to the piano listening to Blanche Thebom.

Dates: 1977 July 18

Blasdale, Justin

 File
Identifier: M123.03.0188.0010
Abstract

Folder conatins biographical material, photographic negatives, and photographic prints of pianist Justin Blasdale. Justin performed with the CCOHA as part of the 20th Century Program at the CCOH.

Dates: 1976-2013

Block, Libby

 File
Identifier: M123.03.0037.0004
Abstract

Photographs of Libby Block, a performer with the Central City Opera

Dates: 1930-1969

Blurry Scene in 'Faust', 1954

 Item
Identifier: M123.03.0077.0001.00010
Abstract

Photograph of the scenery 1954 Central City Opera production of 'Faust' in the Central City Opera House in Central City, Coloado.

Dates: 1954

Board of Directors, 1955

 File
Identifier: M123.03.0070.0004
Abstract

This folder contains photos of the Board of Directors.

Dates: 1955

Board of Directors - Opening of the Little Kingdom Room, 1955

 Item
Identifier: M123.01.0031.0002.00002
Abstract

Group portrait of the 1955 Board of Directors at the grand opening of the Little Kingdom Room.

Dates: 1955

Bob Hope at the 1954 Performance of 'Faust', 1954

 Item
Identifier: M123.03.0082.0001.00012
Abstract

Black and white photograph of entertainer Bob Hope and an unidentified performer as Mephistopheles in the 1954 Central City festival production of 'Faust' in the Central City Opera House in Central City, Colorado.

Dates: 1954