Emalani Elua

Saturday & Sunday, November 15 &16:
Emalani Elua. Hawai`i Youth Opera presents an opera based on the life of Queen Emma Rooke (Queen consort to King Kamehameha IV). The act II part of the opera will focus on the Queen’s life following the death of her husband and child, her travels to Europe, the founding of the Priory School, and her political aspirations. Joined by the Nuuanu Elementary 5th Grade, Kawaiolaonapukanileo and the UH Manoa Hawaiian Chorus. St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu. Saturday – 7 p.m., Sunday – 3 p.m. Free. For information call (808) 521-2982 or visit www.hyoc.org.