Step into a unique virtual reality opera where electronic soundscapes merge with the mesmerizing voices of vocal ensemble Sjaella. In this 24-minute journey, composed and directed by Michel van der Aa, you’ll discover a world that responds to your presence and movements. Through cutting-edge AI technology, each performance is uniquely tailored to its visitor. From Dust transcends the boundaries of traditional opera and takes you to the forefront of immersive storytelling and personalized art.
From Dust
Michel van der Aa
2024
International Premiere
Immersive Competition
COUNTRY(IES)
The Netherlands
LEAD ARTIST(S)
Composition, Director, Script: Michel van der Aa
Dramaturge: Madelon Kooijman
Lead Developer: Roland Smeenk
Lead Technical Artist: Rens van de Wiel
Technical Artist: Quint Vrolijk
Lead 3D Artist: Stein van de Ven
3D Artist (characters): Glenn Wustlich
3D Artist: Bas Jansen
Animation Artist: Niels Weber
AI Integration Developers: Michael Hussar, Sean Simon
Digital Clothing Designer: Iris van Wees
VFX Developer: Ruud op den Kelder
Stylist Sjaella: Judith de Zwart
Vocal Recording Engineer: Bart Wagemakers (Exalto studio)
Publicity Manager: Norman Vladimir
XSense Mocap: Het Nieuwe Kader, Niels Bosch
Audio Engineer: Tomas Valečka
MoCap Producer: Arjen Oosterbaan
Director of Photography: Joost Rietdijk
Tooling Face Recording: Rens van de Wiel
Assistant Directors: Anne van Brunschot, David Wolfswinkel
Dramaturge: Madelon Kooijman
Lead Developer: Roland Smeenk
Lead Technical Artist: Rens van de Wiel
Technical Artist: Quint Vrolijk
Lead 3D Artist: Stein van de Ven
3D Artist (characters): Glenn Wustlich
3D Artist: Bas Jansen
Animation Artist: Niels Weber
AI Integration Developers: Michael Hussar, Sean Simon
Digital Clothing Designer: Iris van Wees
VFX Developer: Ruud op den Kelder
Stylist Sjaella: Judith de Zwart
Vocal Recording Engineer: Bart Wagemakers (Exalto studio)
Publicity Manager: Norman Vladimir
XSense Mocap: Het Nieuwe Kader, Niels Bosch
Audio Engineer: Tomas Valečka
MoCap Producer: Arjen Oosterbaan
Director of Photography: Joost Rietdijk
Tooling Face Recording: Rens van de Wiel
Assistant Directors: Anne van Brunschot, David Wolfswinkel
MAIN CAST
Performed by vocal ensemble Sjaella:
Viola Blache
Marie Fenske
Franziska Eberhardt
Marie Charlotte Seidel
Felicitas Erben
and Helene Erben
Viola Blache
Marie Fenske
Franziska Eberhardt
Marie Charlotte Seidel
Felicitas Erben
and Helene Erben
PRODUCTION
Managing Director, Producer: Aram Balian (doubleA Foundation)
Artistic Director: Michel van der Aa (doubleA Foundation)
Creative Producer: Jeffrey Wiering (doubleA Foundation)
Artistic Director: Michel van der Aa (doubleA Foundation)
Creative Producer: Jeffrey Wiering (doubleA Foundation)
DURATION
Session 45′ (24′ VR)
USER NUMBER
1
CONTACTS
Production
Aram Balian
Managing Director
doubleA Foundation
Jan Olphert Vaillantlaan 45
1086 XZ Amsterdam
The Netherlands
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