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Flora, an Opera: May 29 - June 12, 2010 at the Spoleto Festival USA in the Dock Street Theatre, Charleston, SC.  

A wronged heiress, a faithful lover, a resourceful maid and, of course, an avaricious uncle play out their roles in the first opera ever performed in the American colonies. Flora swept the British Empire in the 18th century as one of the first ballad operas with lyrics written to the accompaniment of popular tunes of the time. In 1735, Flora reached Charleston and was such a success it was repeated the following year in the first purpose-built theatre in America, the Dock Street Theatre. Now 274 years later, Flora returns to the Dock Street as the theatre reopens after three years of renovation, in a delightful production that will thoroughly illuminate just why this was a theatrical staple throughout the 18th century. Directed and designed by John Pascoe. Composed and conducted by Neely Bruce.

Music of Neely Bruce, Wednesday, June 2, 5:00pm at the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, SC.
This program includes the world premiere of Three Sonnets of Eileen Albrizio, a tribute to New Orleans composer Louis Chauvin and his Heliotrope Bouquet, and parts of Bruce’s Music for Dancing. Performers include members of the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra and singer Zachary Stains.