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Catch a sneak peek of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs before it opens!
 
This Friday September 15, come see the astonishing baritone John Moore, who won audiences across the country with his masterful portrayal of Steve Jobs.
 
We will also hear from beloved soprano Marnie Breckenridge, who sings a the soulful music of Barbara Strozzi and Arvo Pärt, in addition to an aria from Steve Jobs.
 
These stunning singers will be accompanied by a dozen phenomenal musicians, including the Friction Quartet, under the baton of Maestro Brad Hogarth.
 
And don’t forget about the other star on the program – the Old US Mint!  This iconic building will be transformed by Mercury Soul’s stellar production. We’ll paint the walls with immersive projections and surround the listener with sumptuous beats from DJ Masonic (aka Mason Bates) and DJ Justin Reed. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience music in completely new way!

Mason recently joined SF International Film Festival and and the 2023 Schools at the Festival for a presentation of Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra. Reaching just over 13,000 students and teachers in the Bay Area and across the country, Mason participated in interactive activities with the students and a live Q&A. 

Since 1991, SFFILM’s Schools at the Festival outreach program has created a vital connection between the annual San Francisco International Film Festival and the local educational community, providing students of all ages the opportunity to experience stories around the world. The Schools at the Festival program introduces students ages 6-18 to international film and the art of filmmaking while promoting media literacy, deepening insights into other cultures, enhancing foreign language aptitude, developing critical thinking skills, and inspiring a lifelong appreciation of cinema. 

“Our students learned a lot about the music and seeing how instruments worked. Students also enjoyed the movie and learning about animation and how it’s made. Furthermore, students enjoyed learning about drawing characters with music, seeing the inner workings of an instrument, listening to live music, and meeting film makers and animators . My students enjoyed drawing the sprite and continued this project back in class.” Local Teacher 

Mason’s ethereal a cappella work “Die Lorelei”, written for the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble, Chanticleer, is released today. The single is taken from their new album “On A Clear Day” which will be released on April 21.

“Drawn from the large cycle Sirens, this setting of a Heine poem tells the story of the famed Lorelei, a siren singing atop a riverside rock. The strophic form of Heine’s poem is reflected in the music, which nods to his century’s musical conventions, but the piece dissolves into a trance at the mention of her “strange, powerful melody.” As the melancholic narrator tells us, both fisher and boat are never seen  again.”  Mason Bates

Listen to the new single on all major streaming platforms.