San Francisco Opera 2023-24 Review: ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’

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Steve Jobs forever changed the world of communications. The opera, “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs,” composed by Mason Bates with libretto by Mark Campbell, opened at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House and brought the story of how Jobs gave birth to the computer with panache. Although the opera’s premiere occurred in Santa Fe in 2017, and was the {…}

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San Francisco Opera to Present ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’

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(Credit: Ken Howard) The San Francisco Opera is set to present the Bay Area premiere of “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.” The opera, which is set to premiere on Sept. 22, is composed by Mason Bates with a libretto by Mark Campbell. Kevin Newbury will direct the production with Michael Christie leading the San Francisco Opera cast, Orchestra, and Chorus. {…}

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Calgary Opera to Present ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’

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The Calgary Opera is set to present the Canadian premiere of “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.” The opera, set to be performed on Feb. 4, 8, and 10 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, was created by Mason Bates and Mark Campbell. In a statement, Campbell said, “An opera about the need for human connection seems especially resonant after the {…}

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The Atlanta Opera to Present New Production of ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’

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The Atlanta Opera is set to present “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs” in a new production by General and Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun starting on April 30, 2022. This Mason Bates and Mark Campbell work will star baritone John Moore, mezzo-soprano Sarah Larsen, tenor Bille Bruley, soprano Elizabeth Sutphen, and bass Adam Lau. Michael Christie conducts. “Steve Jobs completely transformed {…}

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‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’ To Tour Three Cities in Second-Ever Production

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Mark Campbell and Mason Bates’ Grammy-award winning opera “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs” will be making a three-city tour next January with stops in Austin, Atlanta, and Kansas City. From Jan. 28-31, audiences in Austin, Texas will witness the famed work at The Long Center for the Performing Arts. Austin Opera will present the production. A few weeks later, the {…}

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‘The (R)evolution Of Steve Jobs’ Wins The Grammy

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The Grammy awards announced its annual accolades on Feb. 10, 2019 awarding numerous producers and opera singers. The Best Opera recording award went to Bates’ “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.” Among the winners were composer Mason Bates, librettist Mark Campbell, the Santa Fe Opera, conductor Michael Christie, and the cast, which included Sasha Cooke, Jessica E. Jones, Edward Parks, Garrett {…}

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Jacobs School of Music’s 2018-19 Season Kicks Off With ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’

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The Jacobs School of Music is one of the major conservatories around the US, the opera program often showcasing a wide range of works throughout the season. This year is no different with five opera offerings and a work to commemorate Leonard Bernstein’s centennial celebration. The season kicks off on Sept. 14, 2018, with a production of “The (R)evolution of {…}

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Santa Fe Opera 2017 Review – The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs: Solid Cast Lead Strong Debut Run of Mason Bates / Mark Campbell Opera

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Steve Jobs would probably hate all the biopics that have snowballed since his 2011 death. However, the public just can’t seem to get enough of the troubled genius, especially at the Crosby Theatre. Santa Fe Opera presented composer Mason Bates’ and librettist Mark Campbell’s “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs” to yet another sold out crowd on Aug. 10, 2017. Though {…}

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Creating Tradition – ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’ Conductor Michael Christie on the Responsibilities of Leading World Premieres

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When “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs” makes it world premiere on July 22, 2017, at the Santa Fe Opera, there will be two musicians in the pit of varying operatic experience. On one hand will be composer Mason Bates, known for a wide-range of symphonic works. He will be showcasing his electronic orchestral colors in his very first opera. On {…}

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San Francisco Opera 2023-24 Review: ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’

San Francisco Opera to Present ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’

Calgary Opera to Present ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’

The Atlanta Opera to Present New Production of ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’

‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’ To Tour Three Cities in Second-Ever Production

‘The (R)evolution Of Steve Jobs’ Wins The Grammy

Jacobs School of Music’s 2018-19 Season Kicks Off With ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’

Santa Fe Opera 2017 Review – The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs: Solid Cast Lead Strong Debut Run of Mason Bates / Mark Campbell Opera

Creating Tradition – ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’ Conductor Michael Christie on the Responsibilities of Leading World Premieres