Technology is part of our daily lives, but this program reminds us of the awesome power we have unleashed. Adams’ piece depicts a ride in a terrific sports car quickly regretted; Dukas’ setting of the Goethe poem sees a young wizard meddling in things he doesn’t understand; Schoenberg’s new work includes a battle between cello soloist and hologram; and Strauss’ epic tone poem was featured in the original A.I. gone wrong movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Automation is a cinematic concerto that explores the conflicts and connections between man and machine. Watch and listen as cellist Yves Dhar and his holographic A.I. counterpart interact on stage in a groundbreaking composition by Grammy-nominated, Emmy-winning composer Adam Schoenberg that features cello, halldorophone, electronics, orchestra, and projected visuals.
- The Sorcerer’s Apprentice was featured in Disney’s 1940 film Fantasia. Mickey Mouse starred in the title role.
- The opening to Also Sprach Zarathustra was made famous in Stanley Kubrick’s movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. So much so that Elvis Presley began opening his concerts with the intro.
P A N E L D I S C U S S I O N: One Hour Prior to Curtain Both Days
A panel discussion will be held prior to the event, featuring none other than the Grammy-nominated and Emmy-winning composer Adam Schoenberg, and the brilliant Computer Science Professor Kathryn Leonard, who collaborated with him on this awe-inspiring piece.
This engaging panel discussion will delve deep into the captivating realm where artificial intelligence and music intersect. Join us as these experts unravel the mysteries behind the creation of this remarkable composition, while shedding light on the cutting-edge advancements in A.I. that are revolutionizing the music industry.