Gordon Getty - Wikipedia
WEBGordon Peter Getty (born December 20, 1933) is an American businessman and classical music composer, the fourth child of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty. His mother, Ann Rork, was his father's fourth wife. When his father died in 1976, Gordon assumed control of Getty's US$ 2 billion trust.
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WEBAmerican composer Gordon Getty has made a lifetime of contributions to the world of classical music. In recognition of his extraordinary legacy, he was awarded the prestigious European Culture Prize in 2019 and inducted into Opera America's Opera Hall …
Gordon Getty - Forbes
WEB2 days ago · About Gordon Getty. Gordon Getty, whose oil tycoon father J. Paul died in 1976, led the sale of his family's Getty Oil to Texaco for $10.1 billion in 1984. Once the sole trustee of the...
Gordon Getty: The Heart of a Composer - nobhillgazette.com
WEBJan 30, 2024 · Gordon Getty, a founding benefactor of Festival Napa Valley, will receive the organization’s highest honor — the Angels of the Arts Award — for his exceptional contributions to the arts. “Gordon Getty is a true angel of the arts,” Festival Napa Valley President and CEO Rick Walker tells the Gazette.
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WEBGordon Getty is a beloved master of form and tradition, much like the protagonist of his latest opera, Goodbye, Mr. Chips. Unlike the titular schoolteacher, Getty marries the traditional with an original compositional voice, creating a synthesis of the old and the new.
Gordon Getty Honored on the Eve of His 90th Birthday
WEBOn Dec. 19, the eve of his 90th birthday, Gordon Getty will be celebrated with a dinner at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he completed a bachelor’s degree in 1962 and was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2014.
Compositions - Gordon Getty
WEBJoan and the Bells. For soloists, SATB chorus, and orchestra. Duration: 17:00. Libretto by Gordon Getty based on the legend of Joan of Arc. Explore Composition.
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WEBGordon Getty - Joan and the Bells. View full playlist.
Gordon Getty’s Goodbye, Mr. Chips Will Premiere as a Movie
WEBIt’s about a month till the premiere of Gordon Getty ’s newest opera, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, and the composer and philanthropist, who is a major donor to SFCV, has gathered key members of his production team and an inquiring reporter to talk about what’s been done and is still to come.
Getty Establishes a New Family Foundation for the Arts
WEBMay 3, 2022 · Gordon Getty, 88, today announced formation of the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation for the Arts, to be supported by the expected multi-million dollar proceeds from the sale of his late wife’s art collection.
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