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Nashville Symphony: The Miraculous Mandarin and Music of Bates
Nashville Symphony
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano
Program
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Russian Easter Overture
Mason Bates: Passage for mezzo-soprano, orchestra & laptop — Live Recording
Mason Bates: Suite from The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs — Live Recording
Béla Bartók: Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin
Technology meets tradition in this bold and forward-thinking program featuring two works by GRAMMY-winning American composer Mason Bates—both being recorded live for future release. Mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron shines in Passage, an emotionally charged fusion of orchestra and electronics that pays tribute to John F. Kennedy. Bates’ The Rhapsody of Steve Jobs is heard in a new light with the premiere of a specially arranged orchestral suite, offering a fresh perspective on the visionary tech icon.
The program concludes with Bartók’s explosive The Miraculous Mandarin, a provocative work filled with raw energy, complex rhythms, and dramatic flair. With Maestro Guerrero returning to the podium and the microphones rolling, this is your chance to be part of a truly groundbreaking recording event.