In this new adaptation of Michael Chabon’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel set shortly before the outbreak of World War II, two Jewish cousins invent an anti-fascist superhero and launch their own comic-book series, hoping to recruit America into the fight against Nazism. Incorporating electronic design elements and a variety of musical styles, composer Mason Bates’ score moves among the three worlds of Gene Scheer’s libretto
The magical intersection between music and technology is a central tenet of Mason Bates’ work, from his Grammy-winning opera The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs to his work as a composer, DJ and curator.
This season the Metropolitan Opera presents The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, which is being given an unprecedented mid-season revival and cinema broadcast due to strong demand.
Bates also creates groundbreaking projects that reach beyond the concert hall, such as the animated film Philharmonia Fantastique and its education platform Sprite’s World, which inspires hundreds of thousands of young people about the wonders of music.
As a DJ, he produces thrilling shows merging electronica, classical music, and immersive production in in spectacular venues through his outreach organization Mercury Soul.
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay Now Streaming on PBS’ Great Performances Mason Bates and librettist Mark Campbell’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier &
Mason’s Music Celebrated in Milan with Two Concerts at Teatro Dal Verme I’m still thinking about an incredible week in Milan. It was a joy
When Audiences Show Up for New Work: Kavalier & Clay Closes Met Run with Remarkable Moment Seeing this statistic for a brand-new opera is pretty
Kavalier & Clay Returns to the Met and hits Movie Theaters! As we usher in the new year, I’m thrilled to be back in the
World Premiere of Stable of Grace at Grace Cathedral Full circle! Long before I became a DJ, composer, and all-around West Coast düde, I was
I’m thrilled that Mercury Soul is returning to Grace Cathedral on November 7! We’ve got an all-star lineup of musicians, DJs, and visual artists coming