An experience to remember

Last night I saw the 50th anniversary production of "The Ballad of Baby Doe" at the Central City Opera. It was, for many reasons, an experience to remember.

Naturally, I thought it fitting to write about it in my blog. But it turned out to be more of an essay than the typical blog entry. So I have posted it in a separate .html file for those ambitious enough to read it. Just to whet your appetite, here is the first paragraph:

Last night I had the privilege to attend somewhat of an historic event. Central City Opera is in the middle of their 50th anniversary run of “The Ballad of Baby Doe.” It was our own Central City Opera that commissioned the opera and performed its world premiere in 1956. Baby Doe herself was almost certainly in the audience of Central City Opera’s maiden productions in the very same hall, as the opera house was dedicated during the three years she lived in Central City with her first husband, and she was known to be a lover of the theatre. What a privilege to hear this opera in its original home, less than 80 miles from the actual setting (Leadville, CO) of the true story of America’s most fascinating love triangle.

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