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Composer Sarah Kirkland Snider loves music so much, she might just eat it

Composer Sarah Kirkland Snider loves music so much, she might just eat it

Summary

Composer Sarah Kirkland Snider's new opera "Hildegard" will premiere at the LA Opera. Snider is known for blending different music styles and has faced personal and professional challenges throughout her career. Her work often reflects themes of self-discovery and overcoming obstacles.

Key Facts

  • Sarah Kirkland Snider is a composer with a new opera called "Hildegard" premiering at the LA Opera.
  • Snider's opera is inspired by Hildegard von Bingen, a 12th-century figure known for her many accomplishments.
  • Snider's career includes overcoming personal challenges such as depression and anxiety.
  • Her breakthrough work "Penelope" was released 15 years ago and explores themes of psychological recovery.
  • Snider blends classical, rock, and pop music in her compositions.
  • She co-founded the record label New Amsterdam.
  • Snider studied at the Yale School of Music, where she initially struggled to find her unique compositional voice.
  • Her other notable works include "Unremembered" and "Mass for the Endangered."
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