In 1988, Bianchi began developing interactive computer music systems and Virtual Orchestra technology with research partner David B. Smith. They were the first to introduce the term Virtual Orchestra into the musical lexicon in the early 1990s. The Kentucky Opera’s use of the Virtual Orchestra in the 1995 production of Hansel and Gretel marks the first use of virtual orchestra technology by a major performing arts organization.
Bianchi started exploring interactive computer music systems and Virtual Orchestra technology with David B. Smith in 1988, laying the groundwork for this area of research. They were among the pioneers who introduced the term Virtual Orchestra into the musical lexicon in the early 1990s. The Kentucky Opera's use of Virtual Orchestra in their 1995 production of Hansel and Gretel highlights a notable example of virtual orchestra technology being applied by a prominent performing arts organization.