Kirke Mechem’s opera John Brown is seen in its premiere production at Lyric Opera of Kansas City 3-11 May under the direction of Kristine McIntyre. The cast features James Maddelena as the controversial abolitionist.

image: Abolitionist John Brown, engraving from daguerreotype,
ca. 1856

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John Brown
Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, 3 Tenors, Baritone,
3 Bass-baritones, 2 Basses
chorus
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