Artificial Intelligence (AI) Reconstructed Baroque Opera “Andromeda” (Latvia)

The world’s first AI-reconstructed baroque opera ANDROMEDA (Latvia)

August 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Narva Kreenholm manufactory opera stage

The world’s first opera created using AI tools, “Andromeda,” marks a significant milestone in the integration of technology and art. The original 17th-century opera “Andromeda,” composed by Marco Scacchi, was considered lost, as only the libretto by Virgilio Puccitelli has survived. However, an international team of developers, using an AI model created by Martin Malandro, has revived the music, enabling a contemporary performance that blends early baroque styles with 21st-century technological innovations.

Historical Background

“Andromeda” was one of three operas performed in the 17th century at the Vilnius Lower Castle by Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland Władysław IV Vasa. The other operas were “The Abduction of Helen” and “Deceived Circe,” all with librettos by Virgilio Puccitelli. The original music, likely composed by Marco Scacchi, has been lost over time.

Modern Revival

AI was used to reconstruct the lost music for “Andromeda.” The AI model, developed by Martin Malandro, analyzed surviving works by Marco Scacchi and his contemporaries to create a new score. Lithuanian composer Mantautas Krukauskas and Latvian composer and conductor Māris Kupčs led the project, ensuring that the recreated music reflected the essence of early baroque while incorporating contemporary decision-making processes.

Artistic Team and Performance

• Baroque Opera Theater Collegium Musicum Riga
  • Conductor: Māris Kupčs
  • Director: Dārta Nora Pauļuka Sadlovska
  • Historical Costumes: Jeļena Forste
  • Soloists: Monta Martinsone, Viktorija Majore, Anete Viļuma, Rūdis Cebulis, Diāna Bistere, Jonas Sakalauskas, Arūna Maliukas, Krišs Pozemkovskis, Artis Muižnieks
  • Baroque Orchestra
  • Opera Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes

Ticket Information:

30 EUR (discount ticket) and 35 EUR (full ticket)

Discounts apply to pensioners, students and university students (up to 26 years old), people with special needs and their companions.

Children with special needs up to 18 years old and one companion – free.

Tickets can be purchased through piletilevi.ee and fienta.com or one hour before the performance at the venue.

Note! This year, the audience area is partially covered with a roof. This allows for a better experience of the atmosphere of Kreenholm’s walls and the starry skies of the warm August evenings. In case of rain, it is possible to move under the roof. However, we still advise you to dress according to the weather conditions.

More information: narvaopera.ee, Facebook (Narva Opera Days ContempArt)