Dawn Upshaw As a soprano, Upshaw has a way with complex modern works -- her 1992 recording of Henryk Gorecki's Third Symphony broke classical sales records.

Dawn Upshaw

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From 'Shenandoah' To Afghanistan: George Crumb's 'Winds Of Destiny'

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George Li, one of the newest Young Concert Artists, is only 15 years old. Christian Steiner hide caption

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Organization Still Minting Young Classical Musicians After 50 Years

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Composer Golijov, Soprano Upshaw Unite for 'Ayre'

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Workshop Unites Singers and Composers

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