In a series of video "vodcasts", composer Nico Muhly discusses the landscape as inspiration for much of the music in "Dark Sisters". The video includes footage from Nico's own trip to Colorado City and gives insight on the composer at work.  Stephen Karam discusses the story behind "Dark Sisters", and the 2008 raid at the Yearning for Zion Ranch in Eldorado, TX. Watch both videos in our "Learn More" section: http://www.gothamchamberopera.org/learn_more/podcast/dark_sisters