We came across this article in a Taiwanese publication featuring Tod Machover's work: 音樂鬼才Tod Machover勾勒未來聽覺世界 不懂音樂 也能作曲 (If some kind person would like to provide an abstract or translation in English, we'd be grateful!)
The 3D Surround Sound Technology of Death and the Powers
Dive into the sound engineering behind Death and the Powers in this article from Bowers & Wilkins' blog site: The Future of Surround Sound at MIT. MIT student Ben Bloomberg explains the audio technology that was developed for the 3D surround sound system that delivers an intense sonic experience for the audience.
NPR Story: Back Stage at A High-Tech Opera
Shannon Mullen of NPR's All Things Considered interviews Tod Machover about Death and the Powers. The interview was broadcast on Friday, October 15, 2010. Listen here.
Article: Alex McDowell on Death and the Powers
Check out "A Night at the High-Tech Opera," an article at Animation World Network that delves into production designer Alex McDowell's work on the set of Death and the Powers. In an extensive interview, Alex describes the origins of his role in the opera, how his concepts for the production design evolved over time, the …
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Welcome to Opera of the Future
We bring you inside the creative workings of the Opera of the Future group directed by composer Tod Machover at the M.I.T. Media Laboratory. Opera of the Future’s current major project is a new opera, Death and the Powers, which received its world premiere on September 24 in Monaco. You'll find a wealth of interviews, …
International Herald Tribune – Opera With Atmosphere of Brave New World
Two weeks after the world premiere of Death and the Powers, the reviews are starting to come in (see BUZZ)! This week, Jonathan Levi published his article, "Opera With Atmosphere of Brave New World," in the International Herald Tribune. It is a beautifully written piece that brings Levi's own perspective to Death and the Powers. …
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Death and the Powers Premiere – Video
Check out this footage from the world premiere performance of Death and the Powers. We get to hear audience reactions. Composer Tod Machover describes how everything came together flawlessly - a huge achievement in itself given the sheer complexity of all the technology, lighting and audio, as well as the demands of the opera itself. …
WBUR Q&A with Tod Machover
Check out today's post on the WBUR web site, "Q&A: Opera Of The Future, Starring (What Else?) Robots!" WBUR's Andrea Shea interviewed Tod by email from Monaco about the genesis of Death and the Powers. An interesting read!
Meet the Team – Peter Torpey (Visual Design)
Post by Peter Torpey, M.I.T. Media Laboratory Over the past three years, I’ve played several roles throughout the production of Death and the Powers, working closely with Tod Machover and Alex McDowell to figure out what is necessary and possible to present the story of Simon Powers. From thinking about how to tell the story, …
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Meet the Artists: Sara Heaton (understudy for Miranda)
Soprano Sara Heaton is a semi-finalist in this year’s Competizione dell’opera in Dresden, was a finalist in the 2010 Giulio Gari competition, and a regional finalist in the Metropolitan Opera competition in 2008. She had her professional opera debut as Despina in Così fan tutte with the Boston Baroque orchestra, led by conductor Martin Pearlman. …
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