What does a concert technician hear before the audience hears the first note? At the Schubertiade 2026, piano maker Pascal Monti reveals the hidden artistry behind a grand piano’s unique voice – from the finest nuances of sound and the pianist’s touch to the craftsmanship, passion and human sensitivity that no artificial intelligence can replace.
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Bayreuth Festival: Wagner’s Vision Enhanced: Parsifal in the Age of AR
Jay Scheib’s 2024 Bayreuth Festival production of Wagner’s Parsifal boldly merges tradition with augmented reality, pushing opera’s boundaries. Viewers wearing AR headsets are immersed in a fantastical world where virtual elements intertwine with live performance, transforming Wagner’s work into a multi-layered experience. While occasionally overwhelming, moments of poetic brilliance emerge. With an outstanding cast led by Andreas Schager and Ekaterina Gubanova, supported by Pablo Heras-Casado’s nuanced conducting, this Parsifal raises pivotal questions about opera’s future and technology’s role in classical performances, demonstrating the art form’s power to adapt and captivate in the digital age.
