Free Men, a one-act chamber opera, takes place in the American South, shortly after the Civil War, in the early days of Reconstruction. Tom and Joe are gay and they quickly bond. This is their story.

Free Men, a one-act chamber opera, takes place in the American South, shortly after the Civil War, in the early days of Reconstruction. Tom and Joe are gay and they quickly bond. This is their story.

This Celebration of the famous British, Victorian-era duo, W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, will feature the CCO Chorus in a full afternoon of sing along-worthy choruses from The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, Ruddigore, and The Mikado, all under the leadership of Dr. Vincent D. Centeno.

The CCO Chorus opens the festival with a special performance of opera favorites. Get ready for selections from Gilbert & Sullivan, Verdi, Gershwin, Purcell, and Puccini! The chorus will be joined by Minntah Haefker, Beth Hall, Bernie Robe, Bereniece Jones-Centeno, Andrea Patten, ChrisLynn Taylor, and Tom Gillies. Evan Paul, the pianist, will accompany the chorus…