The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby, by the American novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, was first published in 1925. The story takes place in New York City and Long Island in the 1920s. It has often been described as the epitome of the "Jazz Age" in American literature.

Opera

An operatic treatment of the novel was commissioned by the New York Metropolitan Opera to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the debut of James Levine. The opera premiered on December 20, 1999. Music and libretto were by John Harbison, with popular song lyrics by Murray Horwitz.

Related Topics:
New York Metropolitan Opera - James Levine - Opera - John Harbison - Murray Horwitz

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