‘Righteous’ Follows Preacher’s Path to Politics

The world premiere of The Righteous will take place July 13-Aug. 13 at Santa Fe Opera. The opera, composed by Gregory Spears with a libretto by Tracy K. Smith, follows a Texas man on his journey from preacher to governor, with all its moral development and decay. The cast will include baritone Michael Mayes, soprano Elena Villalón, and mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano.

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