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First DIDONE Seminar in 2021
Computer Science applications to MIR DIDONE Project Seminar Series 21 January 2021, 12am-1pm ECT Ana Llorens and Paula Muñoz-Lago In this seminar, we will be presenting the computational methodology we are applying to the study of our musical scores in DIDONE. First, we will discuss the general approach to data extraction and processing, with a special focus on the musical features we consider relevant to our corpus. Subsequently, and for the most part of the seminar, we will present our latest software for the analysis of melodic features in XML scores. In particular, the software retrieves and computes data on melodic configuration (non-enharmonic intervals, interval types, scale degrees, ambitus, leaps, etc.) in the form of Excel spreadsheets and provides accompanying visualisations for easier evaluation. It can process multiple files at a time and automatically groups the pieces for analysis according to select parameters (date, composer, key, etc.) and at various levels of filtering. Finally, we will show some ongoing artificial intelligence applications on thusly-extracted data. These mainly focus on unsupervised learning for corpus clustering attending to compositional features. Although not necessarily restricted to it, such techniques will ultimately be aimed at determining whether or not there is
First Didone Seminar in 2020
During the morning of October 29, 2020, the first seminar of a series was conducted, and we will gradually release the subsequent ones. This seminar served as an introduction to the project and the various research fields working concurrently towards achieving our objectives.
Cancelation of all performances of Achilles in Scyros
Cancellation of all performances of the opera Achilles in Scyros, whose premiere was scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, and the live broadcast via the Teatro Real’s video platform My Opera Player. For more information, click here.
Metastasio’s conference cancelled
We would like to inform that, given the actual circumstances relating Covid-19, we have been forced to cancel this activity. We appreciate the interest and comprehension.
Exhibition of Achilles in Scyros
The National Library of Spain is hosting an exhibition of eight works related to Achilles in Scyros, on the occasion of its premiere at the Teatro Real. You can watch the virtual exhibition here.
Metastasio’s conference final program
After months of meticulous planning and anticipation, we are thrilled to unveil the comprehensive program for the upcoming Metastasio Conference. This conference promises to be an enlightening exploration into the life, works, and enduring influence of the esteemed Italian poet and librettist, Pietro Metastasio.