The Valiant Runaways

Roldan Castanada, the spirited youngest son of a prosperous Californian rancher, finds his carefree life on the sun‑drenched Rancho Los Palos Verdes suddenly threatened by the arrival of soldiers seeking conscripts. Proud, daring, and unwilling to trade his silken sash and silver spurs for a uniform, he wrestles with the idea of joining a distant army versus preserving the freedom he cherishes.

Determined to avoid the barracks, Roldan hatches a bold plan to slip away under the cover of siesta, taking only his pistols and a restless heart. He also resolves to rescue his trusted friend Adán, whose fate hangs in the balance. The opening promises a vivid journey across the untamed landscapes of 19th‑century California, where youthful bravado meets the uncertainty of a world on the brink of change. Listeners will be drawn into Roldan’s restless yearning for adventure and the first steps of his daring escape.