School of Music lands opera star, accompanist wife

URBANA – The University of Illinois School of Music has added another marquee name to its faculty roster – baritone Nathan Gunn, recently described by The New York Times as opera's latest superstar.

Gunn, whose appointment becomes effective Aug. 16, will be a tenured professor of voice. His wife, Julie Gunn, who has a UI doctorate in accompaniment, was appointed associate professor in accompaniment, also effective Aug. 16.

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