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SAN FRANCISCO OPERA Education Materials GORDON GETTY List of Operas and Revisions GORDON GETTY LIST OF OPERAS AND REVISIONS The Canterville Ghost (2015) Opera in one act. Libretto by the composer, based on Oscar Wilde’s “The Canterville Ghost.” First performed: May 9, 2015 by the Leipzig Opera. Joan and the Bells (2012), Cantata in three movements. Libretto by the composer, based on the legend of Joan of Arc. First performed: A CD recording by the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir (Stockholm) and the Russian National Orchestra was released in 2012. Plump Jack (1985-1887), Opera in two acts. Libretto by the composer, based on Shakespeare’s Falstaff First performed: In 1984, a scene from the opera was performed by the San Francisco Symphony. Two years later in 1987, a concert opera in four scenes was performed. A CD recording was released in 2012. Usher House (2014), Opera in one act. Libretto by the composer, based on Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher.” First performed: June 13, 2014, Welsh National Opera, Cardiff, Wales. source: www.gordongetty.com

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Page 1: Getty Operas and Revisions - San Francisco OperaCanterville Ghost.” First performed: May 9, 2015 by the Leipzig Opera. • Joan and the Bells (2012), Cantata in three movements

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA Education Materials GORDON GETTY List of Operas and Revisions

GORDON GETTY LIST OF OPERAS AND REVISIONS

• The Canterville Ghost (2015) Opera in one act. Libretto by the composer, based on Oscar Wilde’s “The Canterville Ghost.” First performed: May 9, 2015 by the Leipzig Opera.

• Joan and the Bells (2012), Cantata in three movements. Libretto by the composer, based on the legend of Joan of Arc. First performed: A CD recording by the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir (Stockholm) and the Russian National Orchestra was released in 2012.

• Plump Jack (1985-1887), Opera in two acts. Libretto by the composer, based on Shakespeare’s Falstaff First performed: In 1984, a scene from the opera was performed by the San Francisco Symphony. Two years later in 1987, a concert opera in four scenes was performed. A CD recording was released in 2012.

• Usher House (2014), Opera in one act. Libretto by the composer, based on Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher.” First performed: June 13, 2014, Welsh National Opera, Cardiff, Wales.

source: www.gordongetty.com