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Al-Ahram Weekly
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Mariinsky Theatre premieres world's first opera made with help of AI - Sponsored
Within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), the Mariinsky Theatre hosted the premiere of the mystic opera Mandragora on the New Stage, the first musical performance in the world to be completed with the use of neural network technologies. Based on the idea of Peter Tchaikovsky and Sergey Rachinsky, the work was recreated and completed by Peter Dranga and neural networks from Sberbank. The libretto was finalized by GigaChat, the musical fabric by SymFormer, and Kandinsky created visual and scenic solutions. All artificial intelligence solutions were implemented under artistic control and with deep respect for the style of the era. German Gref, President, Chairman of the Management Board of Sberbank: "Mandragora is a collaboration between a large number of people: our wonderful musician and composer Peter Dranga, the brilliant maestro Valery Gergiev and, of course, the artists of the Mariinsky Theatre. And all this is implemented together with artificial intelligence, which saves a huge amount of time. Imagine how long it takes to arrange a score for a large symphony orchestra. This is not the composers' favorite work, because it takes up years of their lives. And thanks to artificial intelligence, a person can focus on creativity — the realization of what is inside him. And artificial intelligence can be a very powerful helper and inspiration." Pеter Dranga, composer, Merited Artist of the Russian Federation: "We have a very interesting story of interaction, when artificial intelligence offers options, helps to refine, speeds up the process and makes it even more interesting. And this is by no means a competition, but an absolute collaboration. I think it will help us all a lot in the future. And our opera should change not only our characters, but also everyone around who watched it. Because people always do certain things in the name of something. They are growing spiritually. The opera is about that. And everything happens inside the head that you will see on stage. This is the personification of Mandragora herself." The performance involved more than 170 artists, including the Grand Symphony Orchestra and soloists. The central scenic image is a giant head, inside which fantastic worlds unfold with the help of video mapping. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Techday NZ
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Techday NZ
Artificial intelligence helps create world's first opera at Mariinsky
The Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg has staged the world's first opera created with the assistance of artificial intelligence, premiering the mystical work Mandragora as part of the Stars of the White Nights Music Festival. Opera and technology The performance marks a milestone in the intersection of art and technology, with the opera being based on an original concept by Peter Tchaikovsky and Sergey Rachinsky. The work was completed through the combined efforts of composer Peter Dranga and neural networks developed by Sberbank. Artificial intelligence systems played a role throughout the creative process: GigaChat finalised the libretto, SymFormer contributed to the musical composition, and Kandinsky provided the visual and scenic design. All technological contributions were overseen to maintain adherence to the intended artistic style. The premiere of Mandragora was scheduled to coincide with the 185th anniversary of Tchaikovsky's birth. The opera's unveiling in St. Petersburg holds particular significance, given that the city is where Tchaikovsky lived and worked, and where the original production was intended to be staged. The production is now set to become part of the Mariinsky Theatre's official repertoire for the 2025-2026 season. Collaboration and creative control German Gref, President and Chairman of the Management Board at Sberbank, reflected on the collaborative nature of the opera's creation and the advantages of integrating AI technologies into artistic projects. Mandragora is a collaboration between a large number of people: our wonderful musician and composer Peter Dranga, the brilliant maestro Valery Gergiev and, of course, the artists of the Mariinsky Theatre. And all this is implemented together with artificial intelligence, which saves a huge amount of time. Imagine how long it takes to arrange a score for a large symphony orchestra. This is not the composers' favorite work, because it takes up years of their lives. And thanks to artificial intelligence, a person can focus on creativity — the realisation of what is inside him. And artificial intelligence can be a very powerful helper and inspiration. The conductor, Artistic Director, and General Director of the Mariinsky and Bolshoi Theatres, Valery Gergiev, commented on the balance between human creativity and technological innovation in the staging of the opera. Today, we have a determined attempt with our great friends from Sberbank to make a new stage version, featuring not only human talent, but also artificial intelligence. Recently, the latest technologies have been performing on the stages of world theaters, including Russia. An incredible number of interesting things has already been done in the world, and in the world of opera and ballet, using new technologies for real without breaking the natural connection with the creative work on which it is superimposed is the most difficult thing. We hope that our bold move will be received with interest. Composer and Merited Artist of the Russian Federation, Peter Dranga, described the collaborative process and emphasised the spirit of cooperation between human and artificial intelligence in developing the piece. "We have a very interesting story of interaction, when artificial intelligence offers options, helps to refine, speeds up the process and makes it even more interesting. And this is by no means a competition, but an absolute collaboration. I think it will help us all a lot in the future. And our opera should change not only our characters, but also everyone around who watched it. Because people always do certain things in the name of something. They are growing spiritually. The opera is about that. And everything happens inside the head that you will see on stage. This is the personification of Mandragora herself." International production The debut of Mandragora comprised more than 170 artists, featuring the Grand Symphony Orchestra and celebrated soloists. The stage design centred around a giant head, serving as a canvas for video mapping and the presentation of imaginative visual worlds. Direction was led by Ilya Ustyantsev, with costumes by Sergey Novikov and set design by Alexander Kudryavtsev. Other contributors included Alexander Sivaev for lighting, Murad Ibatullin for 3D graphics, Boris Tsibisov for mapping, and Maxim Kozlov as head of production. The project is international in scope, involving soloists, choirs, and orchestras who frequently perform on prominent stages throughout Europe and Asia. Alina Chertash and Vasily Ladyuk, both acclaimed and decorated in international competitions, performed the lead roles. Oversight for the production's technological and promotional aspects was provided by Sber Metaverse Tech and Sber Marketing, respectively.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Napoli make contact for Fiorentina's Rolando Mandragora
Serie A champions Napoli continue to look to bolster their side and have come forward for Fiorentina's Rolando Mandragora. FirenzeViola have reported that the Partenopei have made contact with the midfielder's entourage and it has been described as an interlocutory meeting to know more about the player's current situation att Fiorentina. Advertisement This is the first sign of interest from Antonio Conte's side, who wanted to understand the player's current salary and contract situation. Mandragora is waiting for signals from Fiorentina, who remain his priority. No renewal has been discussed because his current deal expires next summer and there is an option to renew if he makes a certain amount of appearances next season. Everything now depends on how Fiorentina react to Napoli's interest. Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Rolando Mandragora vs. Udinese – Player props & odds to score a goal on May 25
Rolando Mandragora vs. Udinese – Player props & odds to score a goal on May 25 [gambcom-standard rankid="4130" ] Will Rolando Mandragora find the back of the net when ACF Fiorentina takes on Udinese on Sunday, May 25 at 2:45 PM ET? For updated stats and anytime goalscorer odds, continue scrolling. Fiorentina met Bologna at home in its last game and earned the win by a final score of 3-2. It won despite being outshot by eight in the match, 15 to seven. Keep up with Serie A action this season on Fubo! Rolando Mandragora's Odds to Score a Goal vs. Udinese Odds to score a goal next game: +380 Soccer player prop odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 12:46 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. [gambcom-standard rankid="4142" ] Rolando Mandragora's 2024-25 Stats This season, he has scored a goal in four matches (out of 33 played). Looking at xG (expected goals), Mandragora is at 0.2, which is 3.8 lower than his actual goal tally of four. In terms of assists, he has hit the pitch for 33 matches this season and picked up an assist in three. From the penalty spot, Mandragora has one attempt and one goal. So far in the 2024-25 season, he has taken 25 shots (0.8 per match), with 11 being on target. ACF Fiorentina vs. Udinese Scoring Insights In Serie A, Fiorentina has put up 57 goals in 37 games (sixth in league), and Udinese has allowed 53 in 37 games (13th). Offensively, Udinese is 13th in Serie A (39 goals, 1.1 per match). And defensively, Fiorentina is sixth (39 goals conceded, 1.1 per match). Fiorentina has outscored opponents 57-39, and its +18 goal differential is sixth in Serie A. In terms of goal differential, Udinese is 13th in Serie A at -14. ACF Fiorentina vs. Udinese Match Info Matchup: Fiorentina at Udinese Fiorentina at Udinese Time: 2:45 PM ET 2:45 PM ET Date: May 25, 2025 May 25, 2025 Venue: Stadio Friuli Stadio Friuli Live stream: Watch this game on Paramount+ Watch ACF Fiorentina vs. Udinese on Paramount+ More Player Props: [gambcom-standard rankid="4338" ]
USA Today
28-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Rolando Mandragora vs. US Lecce – Player props & odds to score a goal on February 28
Rolando Mandragora vs. US Lecce – Player props & odds to score a goal on February 28 [gambcom-standard rankid="4130" ] What are Rolando Mandragora's odds of scoring on Friday, February 28, when ACF Fiorentina and US Lecce meet? We dissect the updated stats, trends, and odds for this game, which is set for 2:45 PM ET, in the article below. Fiorentina was defeated on February 23 against Hellas Verona by a final score of 1-0. Fiorentina took eight shots in the matchup, equal to the total taken by Hellas Verona. Keep up with Serie A action this season on Fubo! Rolando Mandragora's Odds to Score a Goal vs. US Lecce Odds to score a goal next game: +475 Soccer player prop odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 12:39 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. [gambcom-standard rankid="4142" ] Rolando Mandragora's 2024-25 Stats Looking at expected goals, Mandragora (0.2 xG) has nearly matched his actual goal total (one). In 23 games this season, he has recorded an assist in two of them. From the penalty spot, Mandragora has scored one time in one opportunity. Thus far in the 2024-25 season, he has taken 13 shots, averaging 0.6 per game. ACF Fiorentina vs. US Lecce Scoring Insights Fiorentina is sixth in Serie A in goals scored (41 overall, 1.6 per game), and US Lecce is 16th in goals conceded (42 overall, 1.6 per game). In Serie A, US Lecce has put up 18 goals in 26 games (20th in league), and Fiorentina has given up 28 in 26 games (fifth). Fiorentina has outscored opponents 41-28, and its +13 goal differential is fifth in Serie A. US Lecce's goal difference (-24) is 19th in Serie A. ACF Fiorentina vs. US Lecce Match Info Matchup: Fiorentina vs. US Lecce Fiorentina vs. US Lecce Time: 2:45 PM ET 2:45 PM ET Date: February 28, 2025 February 28, 2025 Venue: Stadio Artemio Franchi Stadio Artemio Franchi Live stream: Watch this game on Paramount+ Watch ACF Fiorentina vs. US Lecce on Paramount+ More Player Props: [gambcom-standard rankid="4338" ]
