That force has been gaining strength ever since the 52-year-old's breakthrough piece, Penelope, appeared 15 years ago. The song cycle tells the story of a psychologically damaged husband returning ...

Enraptured audiences sat with awe-struck faces as they watched the ethereal Shara Nova, a Grammy-nominated singer, cast her siren song in The James theater on April 26. The song cycle, “Penelope,” was ...

‘Penelope” is a contemporary song cycle by composer inspired by Homer’s epic poem, the “Odyssey.” Composed by Sarah Kirkland Snider, with lyrics by playwright Ellen McLaughlin, the epic work is a ...