Hailed as “America’s favorite mezzo” by Gramophone and “an artist to treasure” by The New York Times, Susan Graham has captivated audiences worldwide with her performances in operas, orchestras, and musical theater.

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"A Standing Witness" is a monumental new collaboration between Grammy Award-winning composer Richard Danielpour and Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove. This epic work was created especially for the incomparable mezzo-soprano Susan Graham and the celebrated Music from Copland House ensemble.

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This sweeping retrospective captures the enormous social, cultural, technological, and political upheavals in the U.S. since 1968. Premiered to rapturous acclaim at Tanglewood, the Kennedy Center, University of Chicago, and other prestigious venues, "A Standing Witness" stands as a timely and provocative reflection on a pivotal moment in American history.

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