Venture capitalist and violinist Kathryn Gould has been through the ups and downs of Silicon Valley. She understands what makes the real Silicon Valley tick and she’s profited well from it (she has the jewels to prove it). Now she’s putting her money where her ears are as a patron of the arts. Her Magnum Opus Project is commissioning nine new orchestral works and six new compositions. The orchestral pieces will be performed by three Bay Area orchestras over a few years, allowing audiences to hear the evolution of the work as the composers make adjustments. Negotiations are underway with chamber groups and solo artists to premiere the other compositions. At a time when support for classical music is dwindling, especially in the Bay Area, Gould is demonstrating her belief in a form that many consider outmoded.