- The Great Gatsby (opera)
"The Great Gatsby" is an
opera in two acts written by American composerJohn Harbison . The libretto, also by Harbison, was adapted from the novel "The Great Gatsby " byF. Scott Fitzgerald . Additional popular song lyrics were by Murray Horwitz. The opera was commisioned by theMetropolitan Opera in honor of music directorJames Levine 's 25th anniversary with the company.Performance history
"The Great Gatsby" had its premiere performance on December 20, 1999. Conducted by Levine, the cast included
Jerry Hadley ,Dawn Upshaw andLorraine Hunt Lieberson . The stage production was byMark Lamos . The opera has been performed at the Met twelve times in two seasons. In 2000 it was produced atLyric Opera of Chicago .Roles
References
* [http://archives.metoperafamily.org/archives/frame.htm The Metropolitan Opera Database.]
* [http://www.schirmer.com/default.aspx?TabId=2420&State_2874=2&WorkId_2874=24195 Opera publisher G. Schirmer, Inc.]External links
* [http://www.usoperaweb.com/2002/april/harbison.htm An interview with John Harbison]
*David Stevens, [http://www.iht.com/articles/1999/12/29/gatsby.t.php "Harbison Mixes Up A Great 'Gatsby'"] (Review of the premiere), "International Herald Tribune ", December 29, 1999
*Metropolitan Opera, [http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/history/stories/synopsis.aspx?id=47 Synopsis: "The Great Gatsby"]
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