Detroit Opera’s Yuval Sharon reimagines Mozart’s ‘Così fan tutte’ through the lens of AI
Artistic Director Yuval Sharon reimagines the classic opera with humanoid robots, examining the ethical consequences of programming them to serve human desires.
A scene from Detroit Opera's "Così fan tutte."
Detroit Opera’s latest production looks to the future by reinterpreting Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” through the lens of artificial intelligence.
Artistic Director Yuval Sharon reimagines the classic opera with humanoid robots created as ideal companions, and the ethical consequences of programming them to serve human desires.
“This production of “Così fan tutte” begins with the concept of the entire piece being about robots, artificial intelligence, humanoids that are created with the express purpose of being the perfect lover, the perfect companion for humans,” Sharon said.
Performed by human singers in the role of machines, the opera questions whether AI can ever move beyond its programming and whether humanity will learn to engage with it ethically.
The final two performances of “Così fan tutte“ take place this Friday, April 11, and Sunday, April 13 at the Detroit Opera House.
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