Hailed by Opera News as âradiant and rivetingâ and the New York Times as âbeautiful in face and voiceâ, Canadian soprano Julia Dawson is a winner of the George London Award and the Anny-Schlemm Preis. Recent releases include the short film "Obscura Nox" directed by Mary Birnbaum and âGirl in the Snow,â a recital album with pianist Anna Naretto of songs by American composer Scott Ordway. A an avid meditator, in her spare time she enjoys walking her dachshund Ginny.