In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Central Conservatory of Music hosted a concert that brought together artificial intelligence (AI) and human musicians, delving into the intricate relationship between music, emotions, and evolving technology.

The concert seamlessly integrated digital music and visuals, redefining the traditional concert experience with futuristic and captivating elements. Li Xiaobing, the executive director of the concert, said: "With the rapid development of AI, we can generate new sounds and express emotions through innovative techniques." 

Guan Xiaohong, the AI technology director of the concert, emphasized the concert's purpose of exploring the appeal and therapeutic effects of music. He expressed the need to quantify music and measure people's brain reactions to it. By analyzing real-time performance data using AI, music creators can enable human performers to make adjustments in response to audience feedback.

Zhao Yixuan, composer of the piece "Drizzle Path," described how AI extracts real-time audio feature parameters from live performances, allowing for the generation of new tones. Zhang Yuan, composer of "Over the Rainbow," explained that brainwave detection devices worn by performers enable real-time improvisation based on audience reception.

The concert was an experimental exploration of music, merging traditional Chinese musical forms with AI to create striking artistic contrasts. Luan Jia, composer of "Er No.2 – Si Mgang," combined a Chinese intangible cultural heritage instrument with a touchless, real-time instrument based on motion sensing. This juxtaposition created a sense of detachment, merging the ancient and the modern. 

Sun Yuming, composer of "Starry Night," showcased AI's deep learning ability in capturing performers' gestures and expressions, seamlessly integrating them into the music composition and expression.

Throughout the concert, the audience witnessed a mesmerizing collaboration between human musicians and AI counterparts on stage. The constant interplay between tradition and innovation pushed the boundaries of music's capabilities, leaving spectators torn between desiring more human involvement and anticipating increased AI presence.