Android Opera “MIRROR,” by composer and musician Keiichiro Shibuya, will be the world premiere for @Expo 2020 Dubai at the Jubilee Stage on 2 March at 18:30.

“MIRROR” is a new opera created by Keiichiro Shibuya with the android Alter3, Eizen Fujiwara, and his 1200-year-old Buddhist music called Shomyo, and the NSO Symphony Orchestra (UAE). Alter3 sings an AI-generated text improvised to the accompaniment of Shibuya’s piano and electronic sounds and the orchestra’s performance as well as the Buddhist chants. This work explores a new model of artistic harmony, where peoples, culture, the latest technology, and the oldest Buddhist music come together.

EVENT
Android Opera®︎ “MIRROR” – Keiichiro Shibuya
Date: Wednesday 2 March 2022, 18:30-19:00
Venue: Jubilee Stage, @Expo 2020 Dubai

PERFORMERS
Keiichiro Shibuya – Musician, composer
Alter 3 (Supported by mixi, Inc.)
Buddhist Music (Eizen Fujiwara, Yasuhiro Yamamoto, Jien Goto, Hoshin Tani)
NSO Symphony Orchestra (UAE)

Production by: ATAK

Organizer: Japan Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai

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A special feature on Keiichiro Shibuya is set to air on NHK WORLD JAPAN on Wednesday, November 19.

Keiichiro Shibuya’s “Android Opera” staged at Suntory Hall ends with a tearful standing ovation / Encore performance announced for next May at Osaka’s Festival Hall.

Charlotte Kemp Muhl to Appear as Guest in Keiichiro Shibuya’s Android Opera! Program Notes Released in Advance.

Keiichiro Shibuya Appears on DOMMUNE: "A Deep Dive into Android Opera"

World Premiere of Android Opera “MIRROR” at Dubai Expo on March 2

Charlotte Kemp Muhl to Appear as Guest in Keiichiro Shibuya’s Android Opera!
Program Notes Released in Advance.