In prima mondiale - dolli, il più avanzato robot al mondo
Musica e A. I.
Teatro kursaal santalucia - Bari
20 November 2024 | ore 20:30
Contact info:
Email. accademiafilarmonica.med@gmail.com
Tel. 347 964 0366 (it) – 346 829 6657 (en)
Dolli, robot
Dr. Paul Robertson,
Former Researcher M.I.T.
Sujari Britt, cello
Daklen Difato, piano
Zoe Robertson, A.I.
Nicola Monopoli,
sound engineer
Nikolai Kapustin
New Waltz
Burlesque
Federick Delius Cello Sonata
Elliott Carter Cello sonata
Dr. Robertson received his doctorate at the University of Oxford in England. He was a research scientist at MIT and BBN, a Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas and at the University of Boston. He now heads DOLL Inc., an AI research company in Lexington MA. His research involves the application of Artificial Intelligence methods in robotic and Cyber-Security domains.
Cellist and composer Sujari Britt is an accomplished performer who has engaged audiences in Asia, EU, UK, and US. According to Britt, “The depth, range and sweetness of the cello seemed to me to resonate my own strong voice.” After years studying piano, guitar, and violin, Britt picked up the cello at age 4. “I immediately knew that I had encountered my musical voice in the cello, and so began my journey.”
A native New Yorker, Britt began formal study of the cello at age four, following her study on the violin, and piano; and began to compose at age five. Britt earned her Professional Diploma (Cello, Composition) at the Royal Academy of Music (London) in the studio of international soloist, chamber musician and critically acclaimed recording artist Josephine Knight, and pedagogue of composition David Gorton. Sujari earned her Master’s of Classical Cello from Sibelius Academy (Finland) with renowned cellist and pedagogue Martti Rousi; and her Bachelor’s of Music in Classical Cello Performance at Manhattan School of Music(NYC) in the studio of distinguished pedagogue, author and cellist Marion Feldman.
At the tender age of 7 years Britt delved into composition soon after she began her public performances. Britt describes her compositions as reflective of a “state of mind…I see and feel through music, and composition is another medium for experience, expression, and exposure”. Britt has premiered her original works, and also composes for theater, film (Opus 1, Norway) and dance.
Outspoken for her interest in sharing the universality of music and supporting music education, Britt co-founded and serves as Artistic Director for Accademia Filarmonica del Mediterraneo (Italy); where she has taken up residence. Britt also serves in the Arts Leadership Program of From the Top (USA).
Britt has played with a wide range of artists, including Alisa Weilerstein, Sting, Kronos Quartet, and others, and has served in the NY Philharmonic (substitute) (USA), Helsinki Chamber Orchestra (EU), Orchestre de Associacao Cultural Inovarte (EU), and New York Chamber Orchestra (USA), among others. Britt has been a featured artist at Musiikkitalo, Cellofest Opening Gala, and Taidepiste events in Helsinki, Finland. Sujari was featured in the annual Beijing Super Cello Festival (Beijing, China). Britt spoke and presented at C2 Montreal for “Transformative Collisions” and was featured in Canada’s Neopolitan Connection Concert Series (Montreal and Toronto, Canada).
Among her exploits in USA, Sujari performed with Alisa Weilerstein at the White House for President Obama, the First Lady, and their distinguished guests. Britt has performed as soloist with West Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra , Queens Symphony Orchestra, Memphis Symphony Orchestra , Chicago Sinfonietta, Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Symphony Orchestra , among others.
Britt is a repeat soloist at Carnegie Hall, and has been featured for recurrent performances at the UN for their international HeforShe , and for their annual World Humanitarian Day. Britt was a special guest performer at The MET (NYC), The Gracie Theatre (Maine), the Harman Arts Center (Washington, DC), at Midori and Friends Children’s Music Festival; and was a featured artist for the Shakespeare Company’s annual gala honoring Elizabeth McGovern at the Harman Arts Center; presented at Madison Square Garden during quarter time for the NY Knicks, and has made special guest solo performances for Gary Historic and Cultural Society and the Miami Bach Society, among her numerous presentations.
Featured on national news stories at an early age, Britt has been spotlighted in Strings and Time magazines, Britt was featured on BBC live radio, Strings Magazine, and was StayThirsty Spotlight Artist to watch! Sujari also was featured in an on-line THKR/RadicalMedia PRODIGIES, a TIME for Kids/Time Magazine article, Ebony.com and a segment of Katie! with Katie Couric. Sujari was featured at TEDx-Redmond of TED Talks, and was featured as one of NBC TheGrio’s “100 History Makers in the Making.”
Britt won the National Young Musicians Concerto Competition and is the distinguished recipient of prestigious academic scholarships and awards, and grand prize winner of numerous national and international competitions.
Britt plays a Neuner and Hornsteiner cello made in Mittenwald, Germany circa 1718, generously loaned to her by the Carlsen Cello Foundation.
Born in Matera, on the 26th May 2000, Daklen Difato began studying piano at only 7 years old; at 8 years he’s started to attend the Conservatory of Music “E. R. Duni “ in Matera, where he graduated in 2014 at the age of 13 with a grade of 10 honors and mention.
In 2011 Giorgio Napolitano, the Italian’s Republic President, gives him the Gold Medal and Honor Certificate of “bishop of the Italian Republic” for “outstanding achievements in Music.”
On the 4th November 2010 he was awarded in the “Italian Excellences Day” by the Education’s Ministry, University and Research and the National Academy of high schools in Rome.
At the age of 20 he received his first position as principal piano teacher at the “U. Giordano” Conservatory of Music in Foggia, where he currently continues to serve.
At the age of 22, he graduated in Aerospace Engineering with a grade of 110 with honors/ 110 at LA SAPIENZA University, in ROME.
Despite his young age, he managed to get to know himself in the National and International level: making his debut on the International stage at the age of 9 years, playing in a concert in the United States of America as representative of Italy at the Italian’s Embassy in Washington DC, with thepresence of distinguished members of Washington Opera, the Library of Congress and the politicians, including Nancy Pelosi a speaker of the White House.
He honors a busy concert schedule with Associations, Foundations and National and International Institutions (Edinburgh College of Art – Reial Cercle Artistic de Barcelona – Camerata Musicale Barese – Ministry of Education, University and Research – Foreign Ministry – Ministry of Culture – Centre des Musiques Arabes et Mediterranees – Musikalische Schatze im Schloss Wolfsburg – Musee Ennejma Ezzahara – Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe – Aberdeen International Youth Festival- Europol …) and playing in many places, like Scotland, United States, Germany, Holland , Spain, Tunisia, France, Israel, Australia, Latvia… in Washington DC , Barcelona , Lyon , Tel Aviv , Nice , L’Aja , Wolfsburg , Tarragona , Edinburgh , Rome, Ennejma Ezzahra , Milan , Friburgo , Aberdeen , Naples , Melbourne, Sydney, Riga …
The 24 March 2009 he performs at the piano on Vatican Radio, after hard selections for the 4th edition of the project “Conservatives in Concert” in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, University and Scientific Research.
He is been a guest on many occasions, as a talent of the Piano, like the TG1, TG3 and other RAI and Mediaset broadcasting.
Many newspapers have talked about his performances: Suonare News, Le Temps, Wolfsburger Nachrichten, Diplomat Magazine, The 19th century, La Nazione, Le Quotidien, Il rest del Carlino, Il Globo, De Telegraaf …
“… able to raise the emotional level of moods with his ability to play with the piano, making furious passages, almost creating fireworks of sounds …” (Wolfsburger Nachrichten, 2016)
“… great technical virtuosity combined with a great precocious interpretative maturity often characterized by mystery and solemnity alternating with extreme sensuality and fascinating evocative power …” (Critique de M. Daniel Passalacqua, Tunis 2013)
He continues his artistic career with Maestro Alessandro Deljavan.
Zoe Robertson is a highly skilled software engineer with a strong background in Python, R, C/C++, and Clojure. She holds a BA in Computer Science from Wheaton College and is currently advancing her expertise through a Master’s degree program at Georgia Tech.
In her current role at Dynamic Object Language Labs (DOLL), she has led the data analysis for multiple Human Subject Research (HSR) experiments and developed critical code for data extraction to support these analyses. Additionally, she played a key role in programming the testbed for an aviation assistant research initiative.
With a demonstrated talent in data extraction, collaborative design, and developing testable, efficient code, Zoe excels in project execution and reporting. She is currently applying her skills to machine learning as part of an AI assistant project, further solidifying her commitment to innovative technological solutions.
Nicola Monopoli è un compositore ed esecutore elettroacustico italiano nato a Barletta nel 1991.
Ha conseguito il Diploma Accademico di I livello in Musica e Nuove Tecnologie col massimo dei voti, lode e menzione speciale, il Diploma Accademico di II livello in Musica Elettronica con il massimo dei voti e lode e il Diploma Ordinamentale di Composizione col massimo dei voti presso il Conservatorio N. Piccinni di Bari. Ha studiato con importanti compositori della scena musicale contemporanea ed elettroacustica tra cui Jonathan Cole, Michael Oliva, Riccardo Santoboni, Francesco Scagliola, Matteo Franceschini, Massimo Carlentini, Francesco Maria Paradiso, Michele Maiellari e Gilbert Nouno.
È stato il primo compositore in assoluto a conseguire lArtist Diploma in Composition presso il Royal College of Music di Londra supportato dal Clifton Parker Award e da una borsa di studio dellassociazione Giovani Artisti Italiani, Progetto DE.MO/Movinup (partner del Ministero dei Beni e delle Attività Culturali).
Le sue composizioni sono state eseguite in tutto il mondo, in paesi come Italia, Francia, Germania, Australia, Inghilterra, Stati Uniti, Cina, Corea del Sud e Brasile.
Ha partecipato a stagioni concertistiche di musica elettroacustica e contemporanea e a festival di rilievo internazionale come New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival, Open Circuit – University of Liverpool, Seoul International Computer Music Festival, Stanford University Linux Audio Conference, Emufest e molti altri.
Ha tenuto concerti in rinomate sale da concerto come Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall del Royal College of Music di Londra, Sala Principale del Teatro Carlo Felice di Genova, Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Sydney, Forum Fondazione Bertarelli e numerose altre. Sue musiche e concerti sono stati trasmessi da importanti stazioni radio (Rai Radio 3, SBS Radio, CKCU-FM, 3MBS, ecc.).
È risultato vincitore del primo premio assoluto per il Golden Key Composition Competition 2015 (New York), del terzo premio per il Concorso Musicworks Magazine Competition 2011 organizzato dallomonima rivista canadese, ha ricevuto una Menzione al Concorso PIARS 2013 (ora Sonic Arts Award) ed è stato finalista per il Premio Nazionale delle Arti di Musica Elettronica 2012 (Categoria Acusmatica). Attualmente insegna Composizione Musicale Elettroacustica presso il Conservatorio U. Giordano di Foggia.