Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tod Machover's robotic opera
Tod Machover's Death and the Powers premieres September 24-26 in Monaco, followed by the American premiere in Boston in March. Inventor Simon Powers gives a "disembodied performance" by downloading his memories and personality into the physical environment of The System he has devised. When he disappears at the end of the first scene, the stage takes on his persona, and his character is expressed through giant bookcases with thousands of lights that move to the rhythm of the music. A light-emitting musical chandelier with resonant Teflon strings channels Simon’s presence while being strummed by his wife, Evvy.
Death and the Powers blog
¶ 9:47 AM
Tod Machover's Death and the Powers premieres September 24-26 in Monaco, followed by the American premiere in Boston in March. Inventor Simon Powers gives a "disembodied performance" by downloading his memories and personality into the physical environment of The System he has devised. When he disappears at the end of the first scene, the stage takes on his persona, and his character is expressed through giant bookcases with thousands of lights that move to the rhythm of the music. A light-emitting musical chandelier with resonant Teflon strings channels Simon’s presence while being strummed by his wife, Evvy.
Death and the Powers blog
¶ 9:47 AM
