Resurrection captures an unusual love story between Prince Nekhlyudov (Scott Hendricks) and the serving girl Maslova (Joyce DiDonato). Though divided by class, their fates become intertwined when the Prince sits on the jury that unjustly condemns the young woman to prison. Despite a merciless justice system that does not allow for second chances, an amazing story of courage and redemption …
Continue reading "Resurrection: Act 2 Scene 1, Siberian March"
Terrific BBC recording of the world premiere of Tod Machover's "Festival City". Performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Peter Oundjian.
From Tod's Facebook page: The longer I spend in Rio, the more surprising it becomes. Gave my keynote talk and 3-hour workshop yesterday at the Rio Film Festival, then walked in the pouring rain (guided by the head of the Festival) to find outdoors-underground samba (which wasn't happening because of the rain), but did run into …
Resurrection captures an unusual love story between Prince Nekhlyudov (Scott Hendricks) and the serving girl Maslova (Joyce DiDonato). Though divided by class, their fates become intertwined when the Prince sits on the jury that unjustly condemns the young woman to prison. Despite a merciless justice system that does not allow for second chances, an amazing story of courage and redemption …
Continue reading "Resurrection: Act 1 Scene 5 – “Look at me”"
Just posted on Tod Machover's Facebook: Sunday morning in Rio. Got here yesterday morning; first time here. Overwhelmed, beyond words. Sensuality and complexity, beauty and squalor, sophistication and simplicity...all not just side by side but interwoven, and absolutely enwrapped, as the sea sweeps across the land, the hills are everywhere, and favelas climb up and tumble …
The current issue of LOFT, the Scandinavian "bookazine" devoted to design, culture and creativity, features a lengthy interview and photographs documenting the "A Toronto Symphony" project. You can preview it here.
Resurrection captures an unusual love story between Prince Nekhlyudov (Scott Hendricks) and the serving girl Maslova (Joyce DiDonato). Though divided by class, their fates become intertwined when the Prince sits on the jury that unjustly condemns the young woman to prison. Despite a merciless justice system that does not allow for second chances, an amazing story of courage and redemption …
The Kennedy Center’s National Committee for the Performing Arts (NCPA) has awarded Tod Machover with its inaugural Award for Arts Advocacy. The award was presented at the Committee’s meeting in Boston, Massachusetts on September 21, 2013. “We are proud to present Tod Machover with the inaugural Award for Arts Advocacy,” stated Norine Fuller, Chairwoman of the Kennedy …
Resurrection captures an unusual love story between Prince Nekhlyudov (Scott Hendricks) and the serving girl Maslova (Joyce DiDonato). Though divided by class, their fates become intertwined when the Prince sits on the jury that unjustly condemns the young woman to prison. Despite a merciless justice system that does not allow for second chances, an amazing story of courage and redemption …
Continue reading "Resurrection: Act 1 Scene 2 – Dinner at the Korchagins"
Resurrection captures an unusual love story between Prince Nekhlyudov (Scott Hendricks) and the serving girl Maslova (Joyce DiDonato). Though divided by class, their fates become intertwined when the Prince sits on the jury that unjustly condemns the young woman to prison. Despite a merciless justice system that does not allow for second chances, an amazing story of courage and redemption …
Opera of the Future 