AI in the service of classical music

In the contemporary music scene, artificial intelligence is opening new frontiers, generating debates about its role in art and creativity. An emblematic example is the completion of Beethoven's 10th symphony, an unfinished work completed with the aid of AI.

The symphony of the future

In October 2021, the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn performed the first movement of this symphony, the result of collaboration between musicians and technicians. The AI, developed by a multidisciplinary team, analyzed Beethoven's compositional style, studying the original sketches of the 10th symphony and the works of other composers who influenced his artistic path, such as Johann Sebastian Bach.

How Beethoven AI works

The artificial intelligence system used, called 'Beethoven AI', works similarly to ChatGPT, generating music based on the data and models learned. This raises questions about the future of musical composition and the role of AI as a tool to expand creative possibilities, or as a potential substitute for human ingenuity.