With The(R)evolution of Steve Jobs, premiering July 22 at the Santa Fe Opera Festival in New Mexico, San Francisco-based composer DJ Mason Bates showcases “a redemption story” as channeled through a conflicted baritone (opera vet Edward Parks). Whenever Steve is singing, you hear quick electronica with fast, finger-picked acoustic guitar. That represents his busy inner soul, whereas with his wife, Laurene, you hear oceanic strings. That difference is what the opera is about in many ways — she is able to slow down his music. (via)]]>
