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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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Simone Weil Brought To Life In New Oratorio

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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Composer Golijov, Soprano Upshaw Unite for 'Ayre'

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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Workshop Unites Singers and Composers

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'

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

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

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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