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This two disc set with a total playtime of 121.40 is a recording of twentieth century composer Douglas Moore's two act opera "Carrie Nation" performed by The New York City Opera under the direction of Samuel Krachmalnick and featuring Mezzo-soprano Beverly Wolff as Carrie Nation; Bass-baritone Arnold Voketaitus; Soprano Ellen Faull; Baritone Julian Patrick; plus additional cast members: Dan Kingman, Don Carlo, Don Yule, Kellis Miller, Edward Pierson, Ronald Bentley, John Stewart, Arlene Adler, Jack Bittner, Michael Ahearn, Colette Martin, Joan August, Maria West, Lila Herbert, and Donna Owen, This opera tells the story of Carrie Nation, a native of Kansas who roused the passions that led to Prohibition. Moore composed this work in 1966 in honor of the Cntennial celebration of the University of Kansas.