World's Most Requested American Opera Tenor Will Perform at Baylor University

November 4, 2013
Lawrence Brownlee

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WACO, Texas (Nov. 4, 2013) - Lawrence Brownlee, widely regarded as the most in-demand American tenor in the world in the bel canto repertoire, will present a Distinguished Artist Series recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in Jones Concert Hall, located within the Glennis McCrary Music Building, 110 Baylor Ave.
The primary purpose of the Baylor School of Music's Distinguished Artist Series is "to bring the world's top musical artists for the Baylor and Waco community without the need for our students and community to travel," said Randy Umstead, Ph.D., chair of the division of vocal studies.
"We believe that live exposure to the artists our students aspire to become is a critical component in student learning and development."
The Ohio-born Brownlee received a bachelor's degree from Anderson University and a master's degree from Indiana University. From these firmly American roots, he has become a star on the international scene. He has been featured in nearly every major theater in the world and has a relationship with many premiere conductors and symphony orchestras.
"Mr. Brownlee is in such high demand because he sings repertoire that is incredibly challenging," Umstead said. "Attendees will have a chance to see one of the world's leading tenors without leaving their city, for a ticket price far below what they would pay if they heard him in another locale."
Tickets for this Distinguished Artist Series concert are available online at www.baylor.edu/music or at the box office in the McCrary Music Building. General admission tickets are $15, and tickets for students, senior citizens and Baylor faculty and staff are $10. For more information, contact the box office at (254) 710-3571.

by Rachel Miller, student newswriter, (254) 710-6805

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