The timeless elegance of classical music is linked to some of the 21st century’s most dazzling technological achievements with the creation by Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (OSR) of a landmark event: the very first hologram symphony concert. This bold initiative redraws the boundaries of musical expression and marks a new milestone in the OSR’s history.
The unique experience was suggested as part of the 12th edition of salon artgenève, and will see 73 musicians from the OSR taking to the virtual stage to perform Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” suite as never before: this much-loved masterpiece is to be experienced both sonically and visually in a brand-new way.
This foray into the virtual world will also set the scene for an equally remarkable but different type of experience soon to be hosted by Institut Florimont. On 13 February, the school auditorium will ring not with holographic sounds but with the graceful harmonies of a genuine piano and wind quintet, as members of the OSR perform the ever-popular music of Mozart and Beethoven with unparalleled mastery.
The OSR’s openness to this combination of ground-breaking technology and traditional instrumental performance speaks volumes about its versatile and adaptable attitude, as well as revealing how it considers the dual role of technology in preserving and expanding the classical music legacy.
As the host of this concert, Institut Florimont also imbodies duality. While promoting traditional teaching methods with a focus on fine motor skills and tangibly linking them to knowledge, Florimont is clearly leading the field in terms of technology. This is reflected in the popularity among pupils of its STEAM Lab and Science fair, where children from primary up to Diploma level are continually impressing the expert judges with their scientific experiments.
Tickets are now available for the OSR concert at Florimont on our booking platform.
