Actor

Singer

In the 19th century, Penzance was one of the most idyllic and peaceful little towns on the British isle. Pirates... here?! The kings of English operetta, the writing duo Gilbert & Sullivan, had a knack for humorously subverting their audience’s expectations. With this satirical and subversive “recipe,” they created one hit after another.

The rather absurd plot of The Pirates of Penzance would have done proud even to the British humor of Monty Python back in the 19th century: A young man is not trained as a pilot, but instead apprenticed to the Pirates of Penzance because his hard-of-hearing governess confuses the words “pilot” and “pirate.” Upon turning 21, Frederic should have completed his apprenticeship—if only he hadn’t been born in a leap year! According to pirate logic, that makes him just five years old… From this existential dilemma unfolds a love story between the young pirate apprentice and Mabel, a young lady from the British military aristocracy..

The Pirates of Penzance

Volksoper Wien

The Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra concludes its 25th Anniversary Season with two monumental masterpieces of the Classical repertoire. Haydn’s The Creation, one of the greatest choral works ever composed, is presented in Part I with the New York Choral Society and distinguished guest soloists. Beethoven’s joyful Symphony No. 2 brings the season to a triumphant close with wit, optimism, and exuberant orchestral energy.

Actor, Singer

Aaron Pendleton

Events

Upcoming events

May 15, 2027

Beethoven & Haydn · Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra

Past events

Mar 27 - May 2, 2026

The Pirates of Penzance · Volksoper Wien

Future and recently performed repertoire

Policeman5 in The Pirates of Penzance by Sullivan

Volksoper Wien

Singer in The Creation, Part I by Haydn

Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra

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