November 10, 2019

Winnipeg New Music Festival Distinguished Guest Composer

Sarah is honored to be Distinguished Guest Composer, alongside composer Michael Daugherty, at the 2020 Winnipeg New Music Festival. In January 2020, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra–under the baton of Daniel Raiskin–will perform her 27′ orchestral tone poem, Hiraeth, alongside its accompanying film by Mark DeChiazza. The WNMF will also feature a performance of her song cycle, Penelope, featuring vocalist Shara Nova, conducted by Julian Pellicano. Sarah will also serve as a Mentor Composer in the WNMF Composers Institute alongside Jared Miller and Harry Stafylakis.