He was the composer in residence at The Lyric Opera of Chicago in 2001 and 2002. On March 13th, 2001, at Lincoln Center, he was presented as part of the American Songbook Series. Mr. Gordon’s songs have been performed and recorded by many internationally known singers including Renee Fleming, Dawn Upshaw, Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, Andrea Marcovicci, and Betty Buckley. His works are featured on two Nonesuch CD’s: Audra McDonald’s Way Back To Paradise, and Bright Eyed Joy: The Songs Of Ricky Ian Gordon.