SwissEduc: Fitzgerald, F. Scott: 1896

The Great Gatsby, 1999, music and libretto by John Harbison
Gatsby goes to the opera. World premiere of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," set to music by John Harbison. PBS, January 6, 2000.
Synopsis of the opera
Interview with John Harbison

Composer John Harbison discusses the end of The Great Gatsby opera. Studio 360; April 7, 2007 (2:10)
Singer Nancy Harrow talks about her interest in Fitzgerald; includes some of her singing. Studio 360; April 7, 2007 (2:31)
The Great Gatsby Opera from NPR, Susan Stamberg reports on the new opera by composer John Harbison, who has included music reminiscent of the 20s and the Jazz Age in which the novel is set. NPR; December 14, 1999, with music selections. (Real 12:59)
Listen to the beginning of the overture
Act II, Scene 3 (9:39)
Myrtle's first aria sung by Lorraine Hunt (3:38)
Myrtle's second aria sung by Lorraine Hunt (5:48)

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Opera - The Great Gatsby, 1999, by John Harbison