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Next Week in Music: A spiritual connection
Summary by Aspen News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Harvey Steiman Follow , Aspen Times
· July 23, 2026
· 4 min read
Headliners at the Aspen Music Festival next week include crowd-pleasing and always eloquent pianists Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Yuja Wang. Both of them will be playing not-to-miss recitals during the week and concertos on the weekend. My radar, though, is pinging on two brand-new works — an opera th...
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Key takeaway Sara Kirkland Snider’s “Hildegard,” to be performed in Harris Hall Friday, centers on the 12th-century Benedictine abbess.
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The Aspen Music Festival's upcoming performances of Sara Kirkland Snider's "Hildegard" and David Lang's "The Wealth of Nations" oratorio bring a unique blend of history, spirituality, and contemporary music to the Roaring Fork Valley. For local audiences, these co-commissioned works offer a chance to experience innovative and critically acclaimed compositions that have already garnered enthusiastic receptions elsewhere. The fact that "Hildegard" can be performed in a semi-staged format at Harris Hall, with colorful projections and a shorter runtime, is a testament to the Aspen Music Festival's ability to adapt and showcase complex works in an intimate setting. As the festival continues to draw visitors from around the world, these performances will not only enrich the cultural landscape of Aspen but also provide a unique opportunity for locals to engage with thought-provoking music that explores universal themes of connection and spirituality.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: Aspen Times ·
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