(R)evolution of Steve Jobs, The
Classification added April 26, 2017Premiered July 22, 2017
Santa Fe, New Mexico. Santa Fe Opera
Composer:
Mason Bates
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Mark Campbell
Description:
Opera in One Act with a Prologue and Epilogue
Notes:
Based on the life of Steve Jobs. Classification is of the August 24, 2018, further revised score.
Time Period:
1965-2011
Place:
California and Oregon
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Laurene Powell Jobs | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Steve Wozniak | Tenor | L |
| Steve Jobs | Baritone | L |
| Chrisann Brennan | Soprano | F |
| Kōbun Chino Otogawa | Bass | F |
| Paul Jobs | Baritone | S |
| Teacher | Mezzo Soprano | B |
| Young Steve | silent | |
| Ensemble Solos * | ||
| Board member | Female | CB |
| Designer #1 | Male | CB |
| Engineer | Male | CB |
| Designer #2 | Female | CB |
| Designer #3 | Male | CB |
| Receptionist | Female | CB |
| Reporter | Male | CB |
| Secretary | Female | CB |
| * For the world premiere by Santa Fe Opera, some of the Ensemble solos were performed by Female soloists, either Soprano or Mezzo Soprano, and others by Male soloists, either Tenor or Baritone (or Bass). |
Minimum Chorus: 16
Divisi: SATB