John Knight Allen

violin

A product of musical parents, John Knight Allen began his musical development with the piano in Los Angeles at the age of four. He continued his studies on the violin at Brigham Young University for his undergraduate career and recently completed a Master’s degree in vocal performance from the University of Utah as a student of Robert Breault, where he is now working on a DMA in voice and choral conducting.

Summer studies include the Chautauqua Institution in New York, the Aspen Music School in Colorado, and abroad in Italy. John has performed internationally both as a violinist and singer, and enjoys interpreting the standard repertoire as well as championing new works.

Recent operatic credits include Germont in La Traviata, Leporello in Don Giovanni, Bob in The Old Maid and the Thief, and the title roles in Gianni Schicchi and Rigoletto.

He currently serves as Music Director for the South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society in Sandy, Utah. In addition to music, John is passionate about teaching yoga, hiking in summer, and skiing as much as he can in winter.