Plasma screens at Music Hall
So, what did YOU think of the new plasma screens on either side of Music Hall's stage at the symphony?
In case you missed it, the CSO is experimenting with "CSO First Notes," pre-taped video of Paavo giving his personal thoughts about the music before he comes out to conduct. The screens, at 64 inches, are large but not humongous, and they fit unobtrusively against the proscenium.
I thought the sound was excellent, and the video, shot in a rather stark studio with Paavo sitting informally, was fine. (Perhaps they should do the next one in his study, in Music Hall's auditorium or sitting on Music Hall's steps -- something that might be a more inviting backdrop.)
The content was great. I loved getting the personal insight into things like, how PJ feels about conducting Brahms' Symphony No. 1. "It's maybe the 20th time I've conducted it, but a masterpiece like this is never ready."
Marty Lewis of Columbia Tusculum, liked it, too.
"It gave a nice personal touch and he managed to distill it for all three pieces very well," she said.
If you missed Saturday's review, click here.
The screens, that are rented for now, will be up for three weeks. Let me know what you think: jgelfand@enquirer.com or post a comment here.
posted by Janelle Gelfand at 10:58 AM
1 Comments:
at 9/18/2006 10:21:00 AM 
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Post a Comment*I found the plasma screens and the commentary on the programing by Paavo Jarvi a very welcome additon to the evening of classical music at this years opening night of the CSO. The screens bring the presentation and appreciation of this music in Cincinnati into the 21st century...finally! I hope it continues for the rest of the season.
Now if we could just get the CSO management to have several remote control cameras trained on the musicians and the conductor during the performances so the audience could see all sides of the action on the stage it would make a concert event truly an audio visual experience. A multidimensional mind set that the current generation of concert goers seeking entertainment have embedded in their DNA. Just imagine what level it would take the concerts to let alone the appreciation of old and new attendees.
Steve Deiters
Oakley
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