The Grapes of Wrath An Opera in 3 Acts Author:Ricky Ian Gordon, Michael Korie, John Steinbeck Premiered at the Minnesota Opera in 2007, The Grapes of Wrath is a full-scale opera with libretto by Michael Korie, now available in its entirety from Carl Fischer Music. Based on the Pulitzer prize-winning 1939 novel by John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath was named the great American opera; by Musical America, and Los Angeles Times critic Mark ... more »Swed wrote that:?the greatest glory of the opera is Gordon's ability to musically flesh out the entire 11-member Joad clan?Gordon's other great achievement is to merge Broadway and opera? greatly enhanced by his firm control over ensembles and his sheer love for the operatic voice.« less