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Harvey Milk

120

English

Synopsis

The opera tells the life story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California, from his 40th birthday to his assassination in 1978. It includes his relationship with his partner Scott Smith and his political activism.

Composer

Stewart Wallace

Lyricist / Librettist / Playwright

Michael Korie

Year of composition/publication / premiere

1995

Genre

Opera

LGBTQAI+ category

Gay

Level of centrality

Main character

Characters

Harvey Milk, Scott Smith (his partner)

Voice type

Baritone, Tenor

Pronouns

he/him

Publisher / Rights holder

Performance materials available through the composer's website.

Where to buy / access the work

Performance rights

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