Opera Scotland

Nicholas Comyn Gatty Suggest updates

Born Bradfield, Yorkshire, 13 September 1874.

Died London, 10 November 1946.

English composer, critic, editor and librettist.

Gatty was the composer of four operas, using libretti by one or other of his brothers, or by himself. Greysteel, based on the Icelandic Saga of Gisli, was much admired at the time, being expanded for a 1938 production at Sadler's Wells. His adaptation of The Tempest was revived at the Old Vic a few months after its premiere. None of his work has been revived since his death.

Operas performed in Scotland are shown in bold:-

01   Greysteel; or The Bearsarks come to Surnadale (Sheffield 1906, rev London 1938) (R Gatty)

02   Duke or Devil (Manchester 1909) (I Gatty)

03   The Tempest (London 1920) (R Gatty)

04   Prince Ferelon; or The Princess's Suitors (London 1921) (cpsr)