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.

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NPR Classical's 10 Favorite Albums Of 2013

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Best Music Of 2013

NPR Classical's 10 Favorite Albums Of 2013

December 13, 2013 • A guide to some of the most beautiful, thought-provoking and inspiring releases from the year gone by — from luminous choral singing to thunderous percussion to smart violin solos.

Music Interviews

Simone Weil Brought To Life In New Oratorio

August 9, 2008 • La Passion de Simone, by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, make its New York debut Wednesday. The oratorio explores the life and work of the French philosopher Simone Weil. Director Peter Sellars calls it a challenging work about a difficult human being.

Simone Weil Brought To Life In New Oratorio

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Soprano Dawn Upshaw Awarded MacArthur Grant

September 25, 2007 • Soprano Dawn Upshaw is an equal-opportunity vocalist. From Bach to Broadway to today's composers, her creative approach to vocal music and her solid technique have earned her a 2007 MacArthur "genius" grant.

Best CDs of 2006

Best Classical CDs of 2006, from WGBH

December 29, 2006 • Brian McCreath is host of Classical Weekend on Boston-based NPR station WGBH. Here, he compiles a list of the five best classical CDs to emerge this year, ranging from the complete Mozart to the works of contemporary composer Paul Moravec (left).

Music Interviews

Composer Golijov, Soprano Upshaw Unite for 'Ayre'

October 8, 2005 • Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov's music brings together influences of his eastern European roots, Jewish heritage and native Argentina. His new song cycle, called Ayre, was written for soprano Dawn Upshaw.

Composer Golijov, Soprano Upshaw Unite for 'Ayre'

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Concerts

Orchestra of St. Luke's

April 7, 2005 • Founded in 1978, the Orchestra of St. Luke's has earned a reputation as one of America's foremost chamber orchestras. At Carnegie Hall, conductor David Zinman leads the ensemble in a program that contrasts the music of 20th-century Polish composer Henryk Gorecki with the 18th-century genius of Mozart.

Concerts

Dawn Upshaw: Folk Songs

June 13, 2004 • One of the world's most beloved and admired sopranos, Dawn Upshaw has a way with complex modern works and also the tuneful melodies of classic American composers like Stephen Foster.

Music News

Workshop Unites Singers and Composers

October 17, 2004 • Composer John Harbison and soprano Dawn Upshaw recently paired four singers with four composers, giving them the chance to collaborate from scratch. Jeff Lunden follows the process, from rehearsals to a recital at Carnegie Hall.

Workshop Unites Singers and Composers

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

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

June 10, 2011 • A song cycle inspired by Civil War-era tunes is adapted for a soldier's return from Afghanistan by stage director Peter Sellars and features soprano Dawn Upshaw.

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

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Organization Still Minting Young Classical Musicians After 50 Years

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Organization Still Minting Young Classical Musicians After 50 Years

December 27, 2010 • Young Concert Artists has been turning talented young musicians into professionals for half a century.

Organization Still Minting Young Classical Musicians After 50 Years

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