The Miraculous Mandarin and Music of Bates

Nashville Symphony | Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor | Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano

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.