Straining to like John Harbison’s “Gatsby” opening at the Metropolitan Opera. – New York Times
- One of the best operas by an American – a classic. Boston Globe 12/22/99
- Nothing great about “Gatsby” – the dullest new opera of the decade. Toronto Globe and Mail 12/22/99
- Lacking passion Boston Herald 12/22/99
- The Snorin’ 20s Washington Post 12/22/99
- Dazzling songs, well chosen cast, sumptuous production fail to reinvigorate a worn artform San Francisco Chronicle 12/22/99
- An opera of great intelligence, subtlety and expertise. Los Angeles Times 12/22/99
- Enormous skill; elusive effect Cleveland Plain Dealer 12/22/99
- Fatal errors USA Today 12/22/99
- Grim and judgmental view of Gatsby Philadelphia Inquirer 12/22/99
- Fails to digest the heart of the book San Francisco Examiner 12/22/99
- Looks ten, music… Dallas Morning News 12/26/99
- Failing to engage Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12/22/99
- Skill, subtlety and charm Financial Times 01/04/00
- Disappointing. New York Observer 01/10/00