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BYU alumnus, Grammy-winner Thomas Glenn to give master class, recital Oct. 3-4

Brigham Young University’s School of Music welcomes guest artist and Grammy Award-winner Thomas Glenn, tenor, who will give a vocal master class on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. and present a vocal recital on Friday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m.

Both events are free and will be held in the Madsen Recital Hall. The public is welcome to attend.

Glenn will be accompanied by his wife, Amy M. Glenn, at the piano.

Thomas Glenn is a graduate of the prestigious Adler Fellowship at the San Francisco Opera, where he performed the Steersman in “Der Fliegende Hollander,” Vitek in Janacek's “The Makropulos Case,” Gherardo in Puccini's “Gianni Schicchi” and the Physicist in the world premiere of John Adams’ “Doctor Atomic,” in which he won a Grammy Award for participating in the 2011 recording with the Metropolitan Opera.

Thomas Glenn has three degrees in music performance: a bachelor’s from BYU, a master’s from the University of Michigan and a doctorate from Florida State University.

Amy M. Glenn has worked for the San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Conservatory, Calgary Opera and American Conservatory Theatre. She holds a bachelor’s degree in piano performance from BYU and a master’s degree in collaborative piano from Florida State University.

For more information, contact Ken Crossley, (801) 422-9348, ken_crossley@byu.edu.

Writer: Brett Lee

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