On October 12th I saw Giacomo Puccini's Tosca at the Atlanta Opera. Tosca is an Italian opera, directed by Tomer Zvulun, accompanied by an orchestra conducted by Arthur Fagen, featured a cast of Kara Shay Thomson, Massimiliano Pisapia and Luis Ledesma (The Atlanta Opera). Opera is an art form in which singers act out a drama through a combination of acting and vocal performance. Singers hold the conversation musically, essentially singing the conversation. Since we recently learned about opera in class, I want to explore the future of opera, where it will go with modern technology, ever-changing media and entertainment, and what research is currently underway both industrially and academically . I will briefly describe what traditional opera is like using Tosca as an example. Next, I will look at modern opera after World War II. I will also select an example from industry and academia that are piloting the work. Finally, I will offer my imagination of what the future of the work might be. Before discussing the future of opera, it is imperative to examine traditional opera and some modern trends. The main focus of the tradition is the singing and acting of the actors and actresses. In addition to vocal performance, the work also places emphasis on movement and expression. The movements and expressions are exaggerated so that the audience sitting far away can see. The movements are theatrical. The opera is performed live on stage with sets and costumes designed specifically for the show. For example in Tosca, the actors and actresses are all dressed in Napoleonic era costume. The males have waxed hair and wear breeches and long coats with high collars. The women wear clothes that are...... at the center of the card......spectators, offering unique performances every time. The Death and the Powers: Redefining Opera places more emphasis on the actual technology used during the show. The automated setup allows the scene to transition smoothly between them. I imagine that a new wave of opera will emerge in the future. We will see greater use of robots, computers, social networks and virtual reality. We may see revolutionary breakthroughs in scenography, such as a circular stage. We will see the opera performed in different settings. Shows will become even more interactive, adaptable, personal and modular. All in all, we are witnessing a transformation in opera. The challenge lies in maintaining the essence of the art of opera and finding a balance between modernization and preservation, so that it can continue to engage its audience and at the same time stand out from all other types of musical performances..