WELCOME

On behalf of the board, staff, artists, and musicians of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera, it is our pleasure to welcome you to the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre for this presentation of the Grammy-winning opera The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs by composer Mason Bates and librettist Mark Campbell.

STEVEN BROSVIK President & CEO

Enigmatic cultural icon Steve Jobs relentlessly dedicated himself to creating the perfect device while wrestling with his own imperfections. He developed technology to connect us all while struggling to connect with those around him. To witness an imagined reflection on the meaning of life through this live theatrical blend of song and words allows us a powerful opportunity to gain empathetic understanding of ourselves and those around us. By experiencing, together, the emotions of his triumphs and struggles in the heighted way that music allows, we are all connected—audience, cast, and orchestra in a truly meaningful way.

USUO is proud to have joined with Austin Opera, The Atlanta Opera, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and Calgary Opera to create the production you witness today which utilizes a modular design concept that enables it to be presented in a wide variety of venues for years to come. We carry this collaborative spirit into the community partnerships we foster as we build upon our past work to invigorate and excite our audience members, expand our impact across our communities, and reach ever more people through the art we create.

MCBETH Artistic Director

We are grateful to our many donors who’ve enthusiastically supported this production including Utah Opera Season Sponsor the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, Presenting Sponsor the AHE/CI Trust and matching donors, and Production Sponsors C. Comstock Clayton Foundation and SJ & Jessie E. Quinney Foundation. Please see p. 16 for a full list of major sponsors and pp. 31–38 for a list of the many generous contributors who support the year-round operations and education initiatives of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera.

Thank you for attending today’s performance. We hope you will join us throughout the 2023-24 season for memorable productions that connect our community through great live music here in the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre!

Sincerely,

BRIAN GREEFF Board of Trustees Chairman

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