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George Crumb, an influential and deeply American composer, has died at age 92

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George Crumb, an influential and deeply American composer, has died at age 92

The Pulitzer Prize winner, whose music enveloped everything from the horrors of the Vietnam War to the calls of humpback whales, died Sunday.

George Crumb, an influential and deeply American composer, has died at age 92

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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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