The Nonprofit Quarterly discusses the Detroit Symphony's "Symphony in D" project as part of a broader trend to harness technology to engage communities in arts and culture. Gone may be the days of the thought that “art is not for me,” as our arts organizations continue to engage audiences through a variety of ways beyond …
Interview: “Model D”
Tod Machover writes: Great new interview about the SYMPHONY IN D project for Detroit, by Walter Wasacz in "Model D." Walter says I am "friendly, down to earth, even" - gee, I HOPE so:) - and I'm thrilled that my dear friend and brilliant musician/writer Wesley Strick also got mentioned in the article; his name …
Sneak peak at Symphony in D
Here's a fun piece on Detroit's WDIV TV on #symphonyind. Hear a bass trombone sound like a car's accelerator, hear Henry Ford's first engine, and hear the TV announcer speculate on what the sound of a DRIVER might be on landing in one of Detroit's ubiquitous potholes! Watch the video here. How you can collaborate …
Documentary Film on “A Symphony for Toronto”
Filmmaker Roxana Spicer followed the Opera of the Future team around for the months leading up to the premiere of "A Symphony for Toronto," in March 2013. She documented the process of creating the team's first collaborative symphony orchestra piece, which can be seen in her film Urban Symphony. The idea has captured the imaginations of communities around …
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“Symphony in D” launches in Detroit
From Tod Machover's Facebook page: Listen to the trailer for Symphony in D, created from sounds recorded by Tod on a visit to Detroit. Check out the Detroit Symphony's page about Symphony in D Press coverage: New York Times - Composer Aims to Capture the Spirit of Detroit Detroit Free Press - Composer seeks sounds of Detroit …
Brazilian TV spot on Lucerne Symphony project
This clip just appeared on Brazilian TV (Cultura TV, São Paulo) about Tod Machover's LUCERNE SYMPHONY project. They interviewed Tod a few weeks ago when he was at the LUCERNE FESTIVAL, and this has some nice footage and sound of what the team did (and are doing) over there. So check it out and practice your Portugese!!!
Deutsche Welle on Lucerne Festival (Video)
Excellent TV piece on the LUCERNE FESTIVAL by Deutsche Welle, Germany's equivalent of the BBC World Service. A segment on the SYMPHONY FOR LUCERNE project starts at 3:40. Check it out - and practice your German - at http://www.dw.de/take-five-folge-4-lucerne-festival/av-17890526
Pictures from Lucerne
Tod Machover is in Lucerne, Switzerland, for ten days to begin work on "A Symphony for Lucerne." He's running around meeting many different groups in the city, auditioning musicians and recording the "sounds of Lucerne." There was a nice notice in the New York Times about Tod's residency for the 2015 Lucerne Festival.
Packing up for Lucerne
In a couple of days Tod Machover will be flying to Lucerne Switzerland to dig into his next "City Symphony" project, a new orchestral work commissioned by the Lucerne Festival. "A Symphony for Lucerne" will premiere on 5 September 2015, performed by the LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY Orchestra, conducted by Matthias Pintscher. Please visit the project …
A Symphony for Perth
Between the Desert and the Deep Blue Sea: A Symphony for Perth was composed from October 2013 to February 2014 for Carolyn Kuan and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, on commission from the Perth International Arts Festival. The 25-minute work is a musical, sonic portrait of Perth and surrounding areas, and was created in collaboration …
Opera of the Future 