Birthdate: July 17, 1960
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Dawn Upshaw is a highly acclaimed American soprano celebrated for her versatile performances in opera and art song. She has received multiple Grammy Awards and Edison Awards for her recordings, showcasing a diverse repertoire spanning from Baroque to contemporary music. Upshaw’s exceptional talent has inspired numerous renowned composers to create works specifically for her, including Henri Dutilleux, Osvaldo Golijov, John Harbison, Esa-Pekka Salonen, John Adams, and Kaija Saariaho. Her outstanding contributions to music were recognized with a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship in 2007.
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