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. [1] When his father died in 1976, Gordon assumed control of Getty's US$ 2 …

5 days ago · 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 family...

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.

Aug 15, 2024 · Billionaire Gordon Getty has put an incredibly unique “Greek temple” up for sale for $5 million. Getty’s home is perched atop the hills in Berkeley, CA. Getty and his wife purchased the home...

On 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.

Feb 20, 2003 · American composer Gordon Getty has made a lifetime of contributions to the world of classical music. He was awarded the prestigious European Culture Prize in 2019 recognizing his extraordinary legacy.

Jan 21, 2025 · Composer and arts patron Gordon Getty, who turned 90 on December 20, celebrated on the Saturday prior and enjoyed a lively salute by family and friends including Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi, and California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Gordon 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, born on December 20, 1934, is one of the wealthiest and most influential billionaires in the world. He is renowned for his investments in various ventures, some of which are considered risky, and for his philanthropic endeavors.

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.