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Gordon 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.
American 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 of Fame in 2022.
1 day ago · Learn about Gordon Getty, the son of J. Paul Getty and a classical music composer. Find out his net worth, philanthropy, wine business and family tragedies.
Gordon Getty is a renowned American composer of operas, orchestral works, and songs. Learn about his life, his musical style, his operas, and his honors on his official website.
The composer and philanthropist received the Spirit of the Opera Award from SF Opera and a dinner at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He also completed a degree in English literature and a collection of his poetry and librettos.
Jan 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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