Emily Howell, the virtual composer making waves in the computer world

Murad Ahmed, Technology Reporter Emily Howell could be the next big hit in the classical music world. She has already received critical acclaim for her compositions and secured a record deal, with her debut album due for release next year. Emily Howell, however, is a computer program. The brains behind her music belong to David Cope, a music professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz. After almost four decades’ work he has created a machine that can create original compositions of contemporary classical music. One commentator said that Emily Howell’s “modern masterpieces make her among the most technically unique composers in America”. Her first album, From Darkness, Light, is due for release in spring. It is played by humans on two pianos through six movements. Speaking to The Times, Professor Cope said that he... [read full story]                    

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