In January 1987, the sold-out inaugural production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” debuted to rave reviews. Walter Ducloux envisioned a dynamic company that would enrich, entertain, and educate the community. Co-founders Joseph McClain and the late Dr.
#SEATTLE OPERA STEVE JOBS PROFESSIONAL#
Originally founded in May 1986 as Austin Lyric Opera, the city’s first professional opera company, Austin Opera has become a cultural touchstone for the fine arts community in the Central Texas region and has gained national acclaim as a producer of great opera. Venue: Long Center for the Performing Arts.Time: Thursday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m.Approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes in length.New Co-Production between Atlanta Opera, Austin Opera, and Lyric Opera of Kansas City.In English with projected English titles.It seems fitting that this groundbreaking new co-production created by Austin Opera, Atlanta Opera, and Lyric Opera of Kansas City will premiere in Austin, Texas, a city simultaneously known as “Silicon Hills” and the “Live Music Capital of the World.” Tomer Zvulun, creator of Austin Opera’s award-winning production of Silent Night, returns to direct.Ĭlick on the performance date you wish to purchase: Making his Austin Opera debut in the title role is baritone John Moore, praised by Stereophile as a “vocally and theatrically exceptional Steve Jobs.” Joining him in company debuts are Sarah Larsen (Laurene Powell Jobs), Bille Bruley (Steve Wozniak) and member of the Grammy-Award winning cast Wei Wu (Kobun Chino Otogawa.) Plus, Madison Leonard, who triumphed as Gilda in 2019’s Rigoletto, returns to Austin as Chrisann Brennan. According to Seattle Weekly, “Mason Bates’ score is unfailingly inventive and often gorgeous…” This new take on the life of Apple pioneer Steve Jobs caused a sensation at its 2017 world premiere at Santa Fe Opera, and the live recording went on to win the 2019 Grammy for Best Opera Recording. However, the San Francisco Opera recently said the planned June 20 through July 3 run will no longer take place due to COVID-19.AUSTIN OPERA PRESENTS THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS February 3-6, 2022 | The Long CenterĪustin Opera is proud to present the Texas Premiere of Mason Bates and Mark Campbell’s The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs, February 3, 5, & 6, 2022. Later this year, the opera was due to come Jobs’ old stomping ground. Playing The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs comes, perhaps coincidentally, at the perfect time. Making company debuts are Emily Fons (Laurene Jobs), Garrett Sorenson (Steve Wozniak), and Madison Leonard (Chrisann Brennan).” Steve Jobs opera will broadcast in June Moore is joined by returning singers Adam Lau as K bun Chino Otogawa and Morgan Smith as Paul Jobs. “Starring in the role of the turtleneck-clad mogul is acclaimed baritone John Moore who wowed Seattleites as Figaro in The Barber of Seville and as Papageno in The Magic Flute.
John Moore, who has previously performed some of the biggest roles in opera, played Jobs. A preview of the Seattle show from last year read: It ran in Seattle from February through March 2019. The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs premiered at Santa Fe Opera in New Mexico in 2017.
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