| The Summer King | |
|---|---|
| Opera by Daniel Sonenberg | |
| Librettist | Daniel Nester, Daniel Sonenberg |
| Language | English |
| Premiere | April 29, 2017 |
The Summer King is a 2017 opera in two acts[1] by American composer Daniel Sonenberg,[2] with a libretto by poet Daniel Nester and Sonenberg, and additional lyrics by Mark Campbell.[3] Its story follows the life of baseball legend Josh Gibson, from his early days on Pittsburgh's North Side to the Negro leagues, and finally achieving immortality as the second Negro league player to be inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The Summer King had its world premiere at Pittsburgh Opera in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 29, 2017.