Dawn Upshaw

A leading lyric soprano, Dawn Upshaw has a large repertory of song and opera. She specializes in contemporary music, is known for her adventurous recital programs, and has given many important world premieres. Upshaw was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 17, 1960, but was raised in Park Forest, Illinois, outside Chicago. She became a star in her high school choral program and went on to study voice at Illinois Wesleyan University. Upshaw went on to the Manhattan School of Music, studying with Ellen Faull, and earned a master's degree in 1984. She won the Young Concert Art...