{"id":114114,"date":"2025-11-11T16:31:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T16:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jovanka-von-wilsdorf.de\/project\/nano-desk-sophia-the-robot-vs-moritz-simon-geist"},"modified":"2026-06-12T11:01:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T11:01:20","slug":"nano-desk-sophia-the-robot-vs-moritz-simon-geist","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/jovanka-von-wilsdorf.de\/en\/project\/nano-desk-sophia-the-robot-vs-moritz-simon-geist","title":{"rendered":"NANO DESK"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>A Musical Live Experience: Sophia the Robot vs Moritz Simon Geist<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>On November 30, a unique live concert featuring Sophia the Robot and media artist Moritz Simon Geist took place. The performance, held in Geist\u2019s underground studio in Dresden, combined new collaborative music pieces with Sophia\u2019s original songs, which were complemented in novel ways by Moritz\u2019s kinetic instruments. The event was carried by Sophia\u2019s enchanting vocals and storytelling, creating an intimate blend of mechanical precision and human atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>A special highlight of the evening was Sophia\u2019s debut on the theremin. By shaping sounds and melodies entirely through gestures in the air, the humanoid robot brought a magical energy to the room. Throughout the performance, Sophia reacted dynamically to the changes in Geist\u2019s music, creating a unique connection with the audience.<\/p>\n<p>In preparing for the show, the creative team led by Jovanka v. Wilsdorf focused on strengthening Sophia\u2019s stage presence and deepening her musical interaction. The event marked an exciting moment of artistic collaboration between humans and robots and concluded with a standing ovation from the enthusiastic audience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Creative-Tech team, Hanson Robotics:<\/strong><br \/>\nBj\u00f6rn Tillmann, Kath Young, Jakub Sura<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nPerformed Songs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>I Am Your Mirror<br \/>\n<\/strong>Lyrics &amp; Music: Sophia, Michelle Leonard, Jovanka v. Wilsdorf, Fabio Senna<br \/>\nOrig. production: Fabio Senna, Jovanka v. Wilsdorf<br \/>\nReworked by Moritz Simon Geist<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analogy Of The Cave<br \/>\n<\/strong>Lyrics: Moritz Simon Geist, Sophia the Robot<br \/>\nMusic &amp; Production: Moritz Simon Geist<\/p>\n<p><strong>Edge Of Chaos<br \/>\n<\/strong>Lyrics: Jovanka v. Wilsdorf, Sophia the Robot<br \/>\nMusic &amp; Production: Moritz Simon Geist<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wir Sind Die Maschinen<br \/>\n<\/strong>Lyrics: \u00a0Moritz Simon Geist Sophia the Robot<br \/>\nMusic &amp; Production: Moritz Simon Geist<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nWires And Steel<br \/>\n<\/strong>Music: Arbana Zahiti, Cosma Mollenhauer, Katja Linhardt<br \/>\nText: Sophia, Arbana Zahiti, Cosma Mollenhauer, Katja Linhardt<br \/>\nOrig. production: Fabio Senna, Jovanka v. Wilsdorf<br \/>\nReworked by Moritz Simon Geist<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artists: Moritz Simon Geist, Sophia the Robot<br \/>\nMusical Director at HR: Jovanka v. Wilsdorf<br \/>\nMusical tech support: Bj\u00f6rn Tillmann<br \/>\nPowered by Hanson Robotics<\/p>\n<p>A unique live concert featuring Sophia the Robot and media artist Moritz Simon Geist, combining Sophia\u2019s original songs with Moritz\u2019s physical sound robots and newly created works. 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