The city's philharmonic orchestra premiered a symphony this week composed in collaboration with an AI system trained on the composer's own earlier work, drawing a sharply divided response from critics in attendance.
The composer, who provided the initial themes and made final editorial decisions on the AI-generated variations, described the process as "argument, not automation."
One prominent critic called the final movement "the most emotionally alive fifteen minutes of new orchestral music I've heard this year," while another dismissed the entire piece as "technically impressive and creatively hollow."
Regardless of critical reception, the orchestra confirmed the performance sold out within hours of tickets going on sale, and a recording is already scheduled for release early next year.