Dresden Symphonics: For the first time, a robot conducts the orchestra!
Dresden Symphonics: For the first time, a robot conducts the orchestra!
In a remarkable premiere, the Dresden symphonists are about to have a concert guided by a robot conductor. This extraordinary event is not only transferred locally, but worldwide and thus attracts the attention of music and technology lovers alike.
The concert takes place in the Mal's famous Festival House Hellerau in Dresden. The performance will be shown on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at exactly 8 p.m. and on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 3 p.m. The tickets are available at prices of 29 euros for adults and reduced between 12 and 19 euros. Information on this can be viewed via the pre -sale.
A look at the robot conductor Maira Pro S
The robot conductor bears the name "Maira Pro S" and brings innovative technology to the orchestra. It consists of three movable arms that precisely give the musicians the direction and pace. It is expected to take control of the musical performance in the course of the concert, while the human conductor Magnus Loddgard, after the break, clears the stage for the machine.
Markus Rindt, the director of the Dresden symphonists, emphasizes that Maira Pro s has the ability to lead the orchestra at the same time at the same time. This makes it possible to create complex musical structures that traditionally cannot be implemented for a human conductor. An example of this is the piece "#Kreuzknote" by Wieland Reissmann, which is performed during the concert.
The cooperation between man and machine
The project that has been developed for years shows how man and machine can work together to create something unique. "The idea of using a robot as a conductor existed 20 years ago. At that time it still appeared as utopia, but today's technical achievements make it possible," says Rindt. He reports that the movements of the machine now appear harmonious and almost alive.
The Technical University of Dresden was largely responsible for the development of the robot lady. In the "Ceti" (Center for Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop), the robot received the necessary skills to act as a conductor. "We do not want to replace any conductors," emphasizes Rindt, "but rather open up new musical horizons and experiment what is possible if you work with a robot."In addition to the musical performance, the project is also an educational project; A collaboration with Dresden's high school students was initiated, which, in addition to the symphony, could design their own choreography in connection with the robot dog Spot from Boston Dynamics. This choreography is presented during the concert.
On Sunday, October 13th, the complete concert is broadcast live by the German Welle, which gives the international audience the opportunity to experience this fascinating experiment. Streaming can be called up on the German wave website.
This is not the first time that the Dresden symphonists stand out through innovative projects. Since its foundation in the late 1990s, they have often devoted themselves to the performance of contemporary music and also address relevant social and political issues.
The merger of art and technology, as is demonstrated in this project, gives hope for further exciting developments in the music world. By courageously bravifying the Dresden symphonists, they show how to combine tradition and innovation into something new, which remains remarkable even in the most modern times of digital music history.
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