An opera based on real stories from spouses of American soldiers.
Named for the expression that military spouses use for notifications of death, the opera explores the resilience, vulnerability, and sacrifice of military families.
Set on Colorado Springs' Fort Carson, and performed here for the first time, The Knock shows that behind the public heroism we honor every day are countless untold stories of raw, personal loss.
The latest production from Opera 2030 – a three-company partnership between the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, Opera Theatre of the Rockies, and Art Song Colorado – The Knock is presented with support from Purple Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley, Pikes Peak Opera League, the Bee Vradenburg Foundation, Ent Credit Union, and Arts in Society, administered by RedLine.
Music by Aleksandra Vrebalov
Libretto by Deborah Brevoort
A partnership of:
Tickets for active duty military, veterans, & their families are free!
SUNDAY, NOV 23 • 3:00PM • Lewis Palmer High School
You’ll See: The Colorado Springs Premiere
You’ll Hear: A Story of Sacrifice and Loss
You’ll Feel: Grateful for our Military Community
This performance is made possible by generous community sponsorships, including:
As well as the Opera 2030 Club – a group of donors committed to all five years of the Opera 2030 Initiative. To learn more about the Opera 2030 Club, click here. You can also support the show with a donation at check-out, or by clicking below.
WHAT TO KNOW
VENUES
This concert is held at Lewis Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Rd., in Monument, CO.
Doors open one hour prior to the performance - and seating is assigned at checkout.
PARKING
Parking is available for free in the lot off of Higby Road, on the south side of the building. Click here for specific Google Map directions to the parking lot.
POST-CONCERT ACTIVITIES
After the performance, we will have a talk-back with members of the local military community, about the themes and content of the performance.