Dorothy Dorow

Dorothy Dorow was a British soprano celebrated for her fearless exploration of avant-garde and 20th-century classical music. With a voice described as both luminous and daring, she became a muse for composers like Olivier Messiaen, György Ligeti, and Heinz Holliger, breathing life into their complex works. Her discography—spanning pieces like Messiaen’s haunting *Harawi* and Zemlinsky’s lush *Lyrische Symphonie*—showcases her knack for merging theatricality with technical precision. A champion of challenging repertoire, she collaborated with giants like pianist Francis Travis and cellist Siegfried Palm, leaving a trail of landmark recordings that still captivate classical adventurers. Though she passed away in 2017, her legacy lives on as a boundary-pushing artist who turned thorny scores into emotional journeys.

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Dorothy Dorow and Friends
Album - 20 Tracks - Released October 27, 2017
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