Empathy Machine / Arcadia

Empathy Machine / Arcadia

Empathy Machine / Arcadia

With composer Rob Thomas

Towards an Opera for VR systems in the field of conflict resolution
Current Stage 1 of 4: R and D

Imagine two people with opposing viewpoints. They might be neighbours, or from different countries, or might never have met. They immerse themselves in a virtual reality environment and reimagine each other through something never seen before – an opera they make together. They feel empathetic connections musicians can feel when they make music together.

Partners

V&A
Glyndebourne
Artists and Engineers
NMC
University of Sussex Centre for Research in Opera and Music Theatre (CROMT)

Supported by Arts Council England

Link to Rob Thomas
Presentation of Phase 1 at Victoria and Albert Museum 21.02.18
Interview Resonance FM 24.02.18
https://www.mixcloud.com/Resonance/the-news-agents-24th-february-2018/