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Passion flares—and the beautiful and trusting Cio-Cio-San gives up everything to marry American naval officer B.F. Pinkerton. But he’s a heartless cad who ultimately abandons her and their little son with devastating results. Hear some of the most gorgeous operatic music of all time in this fabled romantic tragedy.

Our deadliest enemy can sometimes come from within. The classic Herman Melville novel comes to life in this opera about a dangerous voyage to conquer more than a great white whale.

Count Almaviva is smitten with the lovely Rosina despite many obstacles and individuals standing in his way. Figaro comes to the rescue in Rossini’s opera about the joys of love and determination.

Lucy, Ernesto, and Dandini run into trouble on their way home when Osmin refuses to let them cross the bridge without a fight. The frightened billy goats learn that bullying is never acceptable and making new friends takes true courage.

Barcarolle (the dog), Dorabella (the cat), Eddie (the rooster), and General Boom (the donkey) all cross paths on their way to the town of Bremen – each determined to carry out their own plans. Working together as a team, they overcome difficult circumstances, and the newly-formed Bremen Town Musicians celebrate the idea that friendship, cooperation, and respect for others is far better than facing our problems alone.

Nemorino desperately wishes to confess his feelings for Adina but is afraid to speak up. He finds his courage, more problems than he expected, and an honest way to proclaim his loyalty and love with help from “Dr.” Dulcamara’s elixir!

Prince Tamino accepts a quest to rescue Pamina in return for being saved by servants of the mysterious Queen of the Night. Determined to succeed and learn the truth, Prince Tamino is armed with a magic flute and help from silly birdman, Papageno. Good and evil battle it out as our heroes find their way to love and enlightenment in a musical masterpiece that’s both funny and profound.