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Nelson, Glen Almon, 1961-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1961-

Biography

Glen Almon Nelson (b. 1961) is a poet and librettist in Utah.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

The book of gold

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7590
Scope and Contents

Contains the music and lyrics for the 2-act opera "The Book of Gold," written for the 2005 celebration of Joseph Smith Jr.'s birth. The opera lyrics were written by Glen Nelson, and the music was written by Murray Boren. It was performed at Brigham Young University, and tells part of the story of Joseph Smith.

Dates: 2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / The book of gold

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