Experience

GrandBach Ginza promises a "stay that heals the body and mind with Bach and wellness cuisine," and has provided healing to its guests through "music," "food," and "wellness services." As a hotel named after the famous musician J.S. Bach, GrandBach Ginza has provided various music scenes as a #music-filled hotel, with grand pianos installed in all four hotels nationwide. At the bar and lounge "Magdalena" on the second floor, GrandBach Ginza creates special moments with welcome performances by Yamaha's automatic piano (S4X-ENPRO) and "salon concerts" (every third Thursday of the month).

Now, as GrandBach Ginza celebrates its first anniversary since its opening, Yamaha's "Dear Glenn" project will use AI to capture the expression of Glenn Gould (GG), known as a unique Bach performer.

▼"Dear Glenn" is a project to explore the possibilities of co-creation between AI and humans.

"Dear Glenn" is a system that can play any piece of music on the piano in a style characteristic of Glenn Gould. It has the unique ability to play any piece of music, even if it has never been played before, as long as the sheet music data is available. It is the world's first (※1) AI system to use "deep learning technology" (※2) to reproduce the piece.
"Dear Glenn" is a project that pursues the possibilities of co-creation between AI and humans. The name comes from the fact that it was started in tribute to and inspired by Glenn Gould's attitude. Glenn Gould himself was known for his devotion to recording using electronic media and his focus on new relationships between performers and audiences. Through this initiative, the project is filled with the desire to present a new way of musical expression in which AI, a modern technology, and humans stimulate each other and co-create.
(※1) As of August 2019, according to Yamaha research
(※2) A machine learning method to help computers understand things. It is characterized by processing information using a multi-layered mathematical model called a neural network.

For more information, please visit the Yamaha official website.
https://www.yamaha.com/ja/about/ai/dear_glenn/

Enjoy a special moment at Bar & Lounge "Magdalena"

This "concert" (approximately 10 minutes long) will be held for 11 days from Thursday, November 24th to Wednesday, December 12th at the bar and lounge "Magdalena" on the hotel's 28nd floor.
Three times a night (3:18, 30:19, 30:20), you can experience #relaxingwithmusic right here in Ginza with "performances reminiscent of Glenn Gould" played on a Yamaha automatic piano (S30X-ENPRO).

Additionally, the museum will be selling CDs of music released this year, marking the 90th anniversary of Glenn Gould's birth and 40th anniversary of his death.
(Cooperation: Sony Music Labels Inc.)

For more information, please visit the Sony Music official website.
https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/GlennGould/page/9040

Glenn Gould (September 1932, 9 - October 25, 1982)
A legendary pianist born in Toronto, Canada in 1932, who died in 1982 at the young age of 50. He is known for his highly acclaimed and accomplished performances, especially of J.S. Bach, beginning with his debut album "Goldberg Variations" released in 1956. In 1964, he announced his retirement from concerts, and thereafter devoted himself to recording and other electronic media presentations. He also attracted attention from the public for his innovative and unique playing style, such as sitting crouched on a low stool while playing, and humming while playing even when recording. In his later years, he recorded three albums, including Bach's "Goldberg Variations," on a Yamaha concert piano.