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Show i Opera star set for Kingsbury ; I ' '. ) 5 : ' I i . J i ! 1 uv-:7' 1 that Mr. Peterson's upper range is "so freely and strongly lyric that it really gives you a thrill." When he sang in "The Bartered Bride" with Mary Costa, the Oakland Tribune said: "Glade Peterson formed a perfect pair with Miss Costa, so much so that the two could easily be taken for stars from and MGM musical comedy set. Peterson's good looks, mobility and fine voice carry the starring tenor role with a flair " Similar praise has come to the U of U alumnus from many American and European critics. Under the traditional student arrangement with the Civic Music Assn., students will be admitted to the Peterson concert for just 50 cents with ID cards. Advance tickets are on sale in the Lectures and Concerts office, Annex 1164. They also will be sold at the door. "Get them early," warns L & C Director Paul Cracroft. ; ade Peterson, University mus and international opera jwill sing in Kingsbury Hall on 1 10 at 8:15 p.m. j native of Fairview, Mr. j rson studied voice in Salt ! j City and on campus for ial years. He appeared in ral campus operas and as a i ired singer in some early rner Festivals. Encouraged by ' eachers, he went to New York study. From a small opera pany, he jumped to the (BC Opera Company, later ' ing with Maria Callas and Rosa selle. t the suggestion of George ick, then with the NBC Opera, Peterson filed for and won a kefeller grant that took him to ope for additional sutdy. Six years ago he became leading tenor for the Zurich Opera Company, a spot that has led to major singing roles with opera companies in Munich, Vienna, Frankfurt, Salzburg, Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart and San Francisco. Just last week he sang "Das Rheingold" with the San Francisco Opera company on tour is Los Angeles. The April 10 concert, sponsored by the Civic Music Assn. and the Division of Continuing Education, marks his first solo concert in Salt Lake City. Music buffs throughout the city are hailing Mr. Peterson's return "home." The homecoming is marked with vivid reviews. The San Francisco News Call-Bulletin says ulade Peterson . . . operatic tenor |