Berkshire Opera Festival (BOF) invites audiences to step into the riveting world of Eleanor of Aquitaine in Flower and Hawk, a gripping monodrama by Carlisle Floyd. This intimate, 50-minute performance (no intermission), sung in English, brings to life one of the most powerful women of the Middle Ages—queen of two nations, mother of kings, and a commanding political force. Set during her imprisonment in Salisbury Tower, Flower and Hawk unfolds as Eleanor reflects on the triumphs and betrayals that shaped her extraordinary life. BOF’s special presentation also commemorates the centennial of celebrated American composer Carlisle Floyd, offering audiences a moving tribute to one of opera’s most influential voices.