Ruth Leon recommends… The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs – Atlanta Opera

The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs – Atlanta Opera

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Apple Computer founder Steve Jobs,  one of the most influential people of the modern age, is transformed into a dramatic character in this compelling 2017 opera by DJ and composer Mason Bates  and librettist Mark Campbell. As the character Jobs looks back on a life dappled by dizzying heights and crushing disappointments, this charismatic, hard-driving visionary confronts the complexities of life and death.

Cast in an appealing electro-acoustic soundscape generated by Mac laptop (of course) and live musicians, The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs cycles through key moments in his lifelong–and futile–pursuit of perfection and control over everything that matters to him. 

The conductor is Michael Christie, the director is Tomer Zvulun and the cast includes John Moore, Sarah Larsen, Bille Bruley, Elizabeth Sutphen, Adam Lau, Daniel Armstrong and Gretchen Krupp.

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