Recordings
Studio and Live Sound from the Artist's Archives
OMBRE DI LUCE
Ombre di Luce is more than just an album; it's a sonic tapestry woven from pivotal moments of human emotion. Meticulously crafted, this anthology features 14 arias for tenor and orchestra that spotlight the genius of Mozart, Gluck, Salieri, and Joseph Bologne. From the haunting lament of Gluck's "J'ai perdu mon Eurydice" to the soul-stirring optimism of Mozart's "Torna la pace al core," each piece serves as a snapshot of raw emotion, a slice of life frozen in time.
Goodbye Mr. Chips - Pentatone 2025
The album Goodbye, Mr. Chips, composed by Gordon Getty, offers a moving and beautifully melodic depiction of the cherished schoolmaster. Featuring Nathan Granner’s captivating performance, his rich tenor gives the iconic role remarkable warmth and depth, making the recording a standout.
Reference Sounds - Live and Demos and Miscelaneous Audio from Nathan's Career
Goodbye, Mr. Chips - Out Now!
PENTATONE has released Gordon Getty’s fourth opera, Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Featuring Nathan Granner, as Mr. Chips, with Melody Moore, Lester Lynch, Kevin Short, San Francisco Boys Chorus, Barbary Coast Orchestra, the work is "... A Feel-Good Opera About The Teacher We All Wish We’d Had."
PENTATONE’s January 2025 release of Goodbye, Mr. Chips marks Gordon Getty’s fourth opera, featuring an extraordinary cast, starring Nathan Granner as Chips, Melody Moore, Lester Lynch, and Kevin Short.
This poignant opera, based on James Hilton’s 1934 novella, follows the life of a beloved teacher at Brookfield, an all-boys English boarding school. Through memorable episodes of love, loss, and the deep bonds between teacher and students, the story reveals the lasting impact of a mentor’s guidance.
Getty’s evocative score and libretto bring these cherished characters to life, weaving heartfelt emotion with timeless themes of education and humanity. The album also highlights the talents of the San Francisco Boys Chorus and the Barbary Coast Orchestra, under the direction of Dennis Doubin, making it a landmark recording for all ages.
Get the Box CD - 17 Jan 2025!
https://www.pentatonemusic.com/a-feel-good-opera-goodbye-mr-chips/
ALSO:
"The score of Gordon Getty’s “Goodbye, Mr. Chips” breathes all the unpretentiously sweet melancholy of its many predecessors – from James Hilton’s 1933 novella of the same title to subsequent adaptations as, among others, radio plays and lavishly cast movie musicals."
"First and foremost, Nathan Granner is a stunningly charismatic Mr. Chips, phrasing vividly yet coating every expressive nuance with his recognizably honeyed tenor sound. The absence of any self-contained arias may not do justice to his mere vocal skills; but his interpretive acuity asserts itself in many places..."
“Mr. Chips” escapes every attempt at conventional categorization. Despite its modern facture (with some limitations), its two-hour run betrays a deeply felt nostalgia for things well beyond the scope of opera. Chips’ death scene, in particular, is transcended by some life-long yearning for a world sadly gone by. Gordon Getty conjures the memory of it."
