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 began creating interactive computer music systems and Virtual Orchestra technology with David B. Smith in 1988, marking the beginning of this innovative field. They were among the first to introduce the concept of Virtual Orchestra into the musical community in the early 1990s. The Kentucky Opera's use of Virtual Orchestra in their 1995 production of Hansel and Gretel represents a significant milestone in the application of virtual orchestra technology.