classical music
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland (NYOS) – case study of The AmbITion Approach
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland’s (NYOS) core mission is to provide high-level musical education and performance opportunities for young musicians in Scotland. NYOS is unique in that it provides orchestral experiences in classical and jazz music for its students from the age of 8 – 25, through no fewer than eight ensembles, ranging in…
Interactive Concert Hall – eco future and increased audiences for classical music
The New World Centre’s new concert hall (Miami Beach, Florida by Gehry Partners) has embedded 360-degree video projection technology that ensures world-class classical music performances can happen without the environmental impact of touring an orchestra, conductors, and or soloists from somewhere else.
So that was 2010 digital developments in the arts!
It’s that time of year again for Hannah Rudman to sum up the 2010 digital developments in the cultural sector. Generally, we’ve seen more audience participation online and in venue, and digital access to culture becoming a mainstream activity. Here’s my pick of the main developments in each art form: for more detail on what…
Classical music and digital innovation: myth or magic?
If you’re interested in joining the first-ever collaborative online orchestra, then professionals (outside of a contract) and amateur musicians of all ages, locations and instruments are welcome to audition for the YouTube Symphony Orchestra by submitting a video performance of a new piece written for the occasion by the renowned Chinese composer Tan Dun (Crouching…