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Kirke Mechem
*1925 US, Wichita, Kansas
Composer / Conductor of Classical
Kirke Mechem (born August 16, 1925) is an American composer. His first opera, Tartuffe, with over 400 performances in six countries, has become one of the most popular operas written by an American. He has composed more than 250 works in almost every form. In 2002, ASCAP registered performances of his music in 42 countries. He is often called the "dean of American choral composers" (G. Schirmer bio). His memoir, Believe Your Ears: Life of a Lyric Composer, was published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2015.
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symphonies Nos. 1 And 2 / The Jayhawk: Magic Bird Overture | Kirke Mechem — Большой Симфонический Оркестр Всесоюзного Радио, Corrick Brown | 1992 | Album |
| Music for Women's Voices | Kirke Mechem | 1987 | Album |
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