THE DREAM OF AMERICA
Schedule
Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Koger Center for the Arts | Columbia, SC
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Program Overview>>>Maurice Ravel
Alborada del gracioso
Shaosheng Li
Wind Across a Cloudless Firmament
Featuring Gong Shuang, soprano
Maurice Ravel
Bolero
Peter Boyer
Ellis Island – The Dream of America
A staged symphony with actors directed by Chad Henderson
ABOUT>>>
This epic evening begins the SCP's celebration of America's 250th Anniversary as we present Peter Boyer's Ellis Island: The Dream of America. Actors and orchestra weave the immigrant experience into living tableau, melding music and drama to celebrate hope, struggle, and new beginnings under the baton of Morihiko Nakahara and the direction of Chad Henderson (The Chad Henderson Co.)
The concert features a double-bill of Ravel as the program begins with his sunlit Alborada del gracioso, and later features the composer's highly popular orchestral experiment: Boléro
The centerpiece for the night is the world premiere of Shaosheng Li’s Wind Across a Cloudless Firmament - performed by China's celebrated soprano, Gong Shuang. Join us for The Dream of America—an unforgettable celebration of artistry, premieres, and the timeless pursuit of possibility.
YOUR BRAIN ON ART>>>
Experiencing opera and theatre can improve mental well-being by reducing nervous tension and enhancing emotional resilience, as engaging with live performances has been shown to increase dopamine and oxytocin levels, promoting feelings of joy and social connection (Dunbar, 2012). Additionally, research published in the British Medical Journal found that frequent attendance at cultural events is associated with a lower risk of depression and a longer lifespan (Fancourt & Steptoe, 2019).
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Where is it happening?
Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St,Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
