For the Love of Literature:
Stories Bound by Song

Step into a world where fairy tales come to life through music! Fables and Fairytales: A Storybook Serenade brings the pages of beloved children's literature to life through enchanting melodies, colorful characters, and timeless storytelling. Audiences will delight in a special performance of John Davie's children's opera Little Red's Most Unusual Day alongside a concert of operatic and musical theatre selections inspired by classic tales and beloved storybook heroes and heroines. Filled with imagination, humor, and heart, this family-friendly event celebrates the magic of stories and the joy of sharing them through song.

From witty banter and comic escapades to fanciful adventures and charming misunderstandings, Wit & Whimsy: A Melodic Mischief explores the playful side of literature through song. Featuring musical selections inspired by classic novels, plays, and stories, this delightful concert showcases memorable characters whose cleverness, humor, and imagination have enchanted audiences for generations. Filled with charm and musical sparkle, Wit & Whimsy celebrates the enduring magic of storytelling at its most entertaining.

Journey beyond the storybook and into the realm of romance, imagination, and literary enchantment. Romance & Reverie: A Radiant Rhapsody showcases beloved operatic and musical theatre selections inspired by romances that have captured hearts for generations. Through soaring melodies and unforgettable storytelling, audiences will encounter star-crossed lovers, whimsical dreamers, and unforgettable literary characters whose stories continue to inspire music, passion, and wonder. 

Drawn from the traditions of fairy tales, folklore, and heroic quests, Mozart's The Magic Flute brings the spirit of mythic storytelling to life in a world inspired by medieval Celtic legend. Set among ancient forests and enchanted kingdoms, this imaginative production follows Prince Tamino on a journey filled with magical trials, mysterious guardians, comic adventures, and the transformative power of music. The Magic Flute embodies many of the themes found in the world's most enduring stories: the triumph of courage over fear, the pursuit of truth, and the power of love to illuminate the darkest path. With its unforgettable score and enchanting Celtic setting, this timeless masterpiece invites audiences to step into a living legend where music and mythology intertwine.

Throughout literature and opera alike, characters are often caught between the desires of the heart and the forces of fate. Desire & Destiny: A Fateful Finale brings these compelling stories to life through a collection of operatic masterpieces inspired by epic romances and tragic destinies. Filled with moments of passion, longing, triumph, and despair, this concert examines the choices that shape our lives and the destinies we cannot escape. Through some of opera's most dramatic and beloved music, audiences will encounter unforgettable characters whose stories continue to resonate across generations.