A WORLD-first interactive installation that lets audiences immerse themselves in the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s music is on show at the Slim Dusty Centre at South Kempsey until August 30.
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Called ‘ACO Virtual’, it gives people 360-degree virtual orchestra experience. Visitors can step ‘inside’ the performance, take control or even play with the musicians.
Built using state-of-the-art technology, footage of 13 musicians is projected onto the walls of the gallery, with the sound of each musician coming from the direction of their projection. The audience feels like they are standing on stage in the middle of the orchestra – an extraordinary experience.
Imagine being surrounded by the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s virtuoso musicians, watching bows and fingers fly, feeling the power of the bass line, or hearing the exquisite tones of artistic director Richard Tognetti’s Guarneri del Gesù violin up close.
Additionally, there is a touch-screen device, where the visitor can choose what they want to hear and see the musician play.
You can highlight one particular musician, hear a section, or experience the whole band. You can see how the parts fit together by viewing the score streaming below each musician’s projection, and you can find out more about the music, musicians and instruments with an augmented-reality smartphone app.
You can even bring your own instrument and play along!
ACO Virtual runs for approximately 30 minutes on a loop, so that you can enter the installation at any time.
For further information contact Slim Dusty Centre curator Julia Morrell 6562-6533 or email julia.morrell@slimdustycentre.com.au The cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child.