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Death and the Powers is a landmark contemporary opera created by composer Tod Machover and librettists Robert Pinsky and Randy Weiner. Developed at the MIT Media Lab as part of the Opera of the Future, the work integrates technology and live performance to create an immersive, stage-animated experience featuring a chorus of singing robots (Operabots) and a Musical Chandelier. The world premiere took place at the Opéra de Monte‑Carlo in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on September 24, 2010, marking a milestone in 21st‑century opera.

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Pulitzer Prize finalist (Music) in 2012, Death and the Powers has seen major U.S. productions in Boston (ART), Chicago (COT), and Dallas, including innovative simulcasts and interactive elements via “Powers Live.” The world premiere recording was released on BMOP/sound on September 14, 2021, offering a complete rendition with surround options. Tod Machover remains an active voice in contemporary opera and music technology, with continued projects and performances shaping the future of opera.

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Below you’ll find a concise biography, notable discography highlights, and a snapshot of upcoming tour information. For fans and prospective concertgoers, we’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward access to tickets and show details.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Biography highlights, discography essentials, and touring updates are presented with an insider’s perspective so you can secure your seats with ease. We provide context on venue profiles, historical premieres, and the creative team’s ongoing influence in modern opera. For the latest connectivity, check Tod Machover’s official channels and the BMOP/sound catalog linked below.

The live experience

What reaches the room

  • Official social channels and related project sites: Tod Machover on X/Twitter
  • BMOP/sound: World premiere recording details
  • Key venues and cities that have hosted Death and the Powers performances

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

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The essentials

Quick Facts About Death and the Powers

  • Composer: Tod Machover; Libretto: Robert Pinsky and Randy Weiner (as cited by publisher) for Death and the Powers.
  • World premiere: Opéra de Monte‑Carlo, Monte Carlo, Monaco, September 24, 2010.
  • Developed at MIT Media Lab as part of the Opera of the Future; features a System that animates the stage, a chorus of singing robots ('Operabots'), and a Musical Chandelier.
  • Pulitzer Prize finalist (Music) in 2012 for Death and the Powers.
  • Major U.S. productions included Boston (ART), Chicago (COT), and Dallas; notable simulcast and interactive elements via 'Powers Live'.
  • World premiere recording released September 14, 2021 on BMOP/sound (84–86 minutes, with surround option).

The records

Death and the Powers Discography

  • Death and the Powers (World Premiere Recording)
    2021 · BMOP/sound

Biography highlights, discography essentials, and touring updates are presented with an insider’s perspective so you can secure your seats with ease. We provide context on venue profiles, historical premieres, and the creative team’s ongoing influence in modern opera. For the latest connectivity, check Tod Machover’s official channels and the BMOP/sound catalog linked below.

  • Official social channels and related project sites: Tod Machover on X/Twitter
  • BMOP/sound: World premiere recording details
  • Key venues and cities that have hosted Death and the Powers performances

Remember: dates and availability can change. Date to be announced or RESCHEDULED from its original date as applicable. When tour dates become available, we’ll outline the options so you can secure your seats with confidence.

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