Meet AI Beethoven
Always wanted to meet Beethoven in real life? You can! Beethoven27 is bringing the famous musical genius to life via a Holobox with a 3D hologram. This wonderful project is made in collaboration with OG Studio, a full-stack Web3 studio based in Belgium.
Meet & greet Beethoven in the Holobox
Thanks to the invention of the Holobox and the development of our Beethoven software in collaboration with OG Studio, Beethoven will be brought back to life as a 3D character. This customisable box produces a projection of Beethoven, giving the impression that he is standing right in front of you. To achieve this goal, we set up an AI-driven chatbot linked to a specific content source, in this case, Beethoven's biography written by Jan Caeyers.
Fans will be able to interact with the bot and ask questions related to Beethoven's work, life and music. The bot will respond accordingly with its own Beethoven ‘tone of voice’. This AI Beethoven will tour around Europe with the Beethoven27 programme. Between productions, the Holobox will be on display at Technopolis, the kid’s innovation centre in Mechelen, Belgium.
What would you like to ask Beethoven?
Are you curious about Beethoven’s favourite dish? Or do you want to know why he fell in love with music? Who is Elise from Für Elise? What about his love life, or how he coped with his deafness … They are all intriguing questions. Let us know what you would ask Beethoven and grab your chance to ask him yourself!
The Holobox can be admired for the first time at the concert at the St. Rumbold’s Cathedral in Mechelen on Sunday 27 October.
Check out our Holobox project:
Discover our first production ‘1800: Juvenile Enthusiasm: The Beginning of an Era’
Curious about the programme of the first production? On 27 October, Beethoven27 is a guest at the magnificent Saint Rumbold’s Cathedral of Mechelen. On the programme: Beethoven's first steps into the demanding field of the piano concerto, the symphony and the sonata.
New Beethoven book in progress: Jan Caeyers explains
Fifteen years after the release of his debut ‘Beethoven: A Life’, Jan Caeyers is busy working on a second Beethoven book. In a compelling interview, he reveals a glimpse of what is to come.
Meet proud partner fashion house Natan
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Call for peace - Ninth Symphony
On 13 May 2024 in Antwerp, Le Concert Olympique, pianist Kit Armstrong and the Arnold Schoenberg Choir performed Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in the Elisabethzaal in Antwerp. The official opening concert of Beethoven27, dedicated to a European 'Call for peace'.
Beethoven Today, Living Tomorrow: musical narrative with Jan Caeyers
In December 2023, we brought sponsors and partners together at Living Tomorrow in Vilvoorde for a musical narrative with dinner by Beethoven expert Jan Caeyers. A fantastic evening dedicated to the new Beethoven project.
Why Beethoven matters: Jan Caeyers and Kit Armstrong in conversation
An established conductor and world-class pianist met to discuss their favourite subject: Beethoven. Jan Caeyers and Kit discuss the project’s mission, vision and the relevance of classical music today.
Presenting with pride: Beethoven27
The year 2027 provides a unique opportunity to celebrate Beethoven and Europe. The result is Beethoven27 and the organisation of concerts throughout Europe. Discover the project's origins.
Designing the Beethoven tour
At the heart of the Beethoven tour are 27 key compositions spread across nine programmes. Project founder and conductor Jan Caeyers explains the carefully-chosen structure behind each programme.