BATES Mothership
MOZART Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64

Following the world premiere’s “rapturous reception” (The Washington Post), the smash hit of the 2017 Santa Fe Opera season makes its West Coast debut at McCaw Hall! This innovative and crowd-pleasing portrait of Apple’s visionary co-founder “does what opera does best: giving audiences a glimpse into the inner life of its title character” (Marin Independent Journal). Bates’s score dazzles with a glossy mix of lyrical and rhythmic music, combining traditional and electronic instrumentation. Campbell’s compelling, funny, and touching libretto interweaves universal themes of communication and connection, treating its subject with respect and humanity.

Kevin Newbury’s sharp and “visually stunning” (ABQ Journal) staging utilizes state-of-the-art technology to artfully conjure up and skillfully transition between the opera’s 18 scenes. A remarkable example of heightened theatrical imagination.

We’re returning to San Francisco’s The Great Northern to dive into the world of folk music with performances of folk-inspired electronic, classical, and bluegrass music, interspersed with DJ sets spanning the global folk music landscape. Headlining the show is the unparalleled DJ Gavin Hardkiss, spinning tracks that fold musical traditions from around the world into a deep house style.

Also joining us is the high-energy Bay Area bluegrass staple Hot Buttered Rum, and virtuoso string quartet Vitamin Em playing classical masterworks from John Adams, Béla Bartók, Mark O’Connor, Brahms and Dvorak. Throughout the night DJs Masonic (Mason Bates) and Justin Reed will keep the dance floor bumping with tracks exploring the countless indigenous music traditions that exist in electronic music, combining folk sounds with pulsing electronica, house, and more.

Brett Mitchell, conductor
Mason Bates, electronica / composer
Joshua Roman, cello

MASON BATES Auditorium for Chamber Orchestra & Laptop
MASON BATES Cello Concerto
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92

Brett Mitchell, conductor
Mason Bates, electronica / composer
Joshua Roman, cello

MASON BATES Auditorium for Chamber Orchestra & Laptop
MASON BATES Cello Concerto
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92

Brett Mitchell, conductor
Mason Bates, electronica / composer
Joshua Roman, cello

MASON BATES Auditorium for Chamber Orchestra & Laptop
MASON BATES Cello Concerto
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92