Professional artists and more than 300 amateur members of the Los Angeles musical community gather under the baton of James Conlon to present two free, family-friendly performances of Benjamin Britten’s “Noah’s Flood.”

Professional vocal soloists including baritone Ben Lowe as Noah, mezzo-soprano Peabody Southwell as Mrs. Noah and bass-baritone Patrick Blackwell as the Voice of God. They are joined by the LA Opera Orchestra and community instrumentalists. The production is directed by Eli Villanueva.

“Noah’s Flood” is based on a 15th-century play which recounts the Old Testament story of one family coming together (along with a boat full animals) to brave a storm that changes the world forever.

Thanks to the support of the Dan Murphy Foundation, LA Opera is able to produce “Noah’s Flood” and offer it free of charge as a special gift to the greater Los Angeles community. Performances take place at 7:30 p.m. on May 3, and 4.

The company has presented annual community productions at the Cathedral since 2007. This production will be the seventh time that the Britten opera has been performed in that venue.