A Thousand Splendid Suns at Seattle Opera

Set against Afghanistan’s volatile history, A Thousand Splendid
Suns tells the breathtaking story of Mariam and Laila, two Afghan
women. Brought together under the brutal Taliban rule, the bond
between Laila and Mariam leads to unthinkable sacrifices, and
ultimately, one family’s survival. 


Based on Khaled Hosseini's best-selling novel, this story has
captured the hearts of millions including American composer
Sheila Silver and librettist Stephen Kitsakos who adapted the
novel for the opera stage.


Host Stephen Anthony Rawson sits down to talk with Sheila Silver
about her opera, its journey to the Seattle stage, and her
musical studies in India with vocalist Pandit Kedar Bodas.