Immersive Scheherazade, created and produced by the Curtis Institute of Music Performance Innovation Lab, is an experience unlike any other, born of composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s enchanting Scheherazade.
Through interactive content and exquisite surround sound and 4k video, audiences will uncover new depths in Rimksy-Korsakov’s Arabian Nights-inspired work and understand the truly magnificent power of orchestral music.
Dates and Times
Tuesday - Thursday May 16-18
1:00pm-2:00pm
2:30pm-3:30pm
4:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday May 17 & 18
7:00pm-8:00pm
Exhibit opens 15 minutes before the entry time. Patrons can arrive any time during the showing time slot and can enter or leave as needed until the end time of that time slot.
The Performance
Featuring 360-degree video to create a transformative atmosphere, Immersive Scheherazade is a fun, new way to enjoy classical music.
Whether you prefer to sit, stand, or move about, the installation provides ample space to explore and experience. Audiences are encouraged from the moment they enter the space to feel inspired by what they see and hear, including direct quotes from the composer.
Most impressively, no matter how you choose to experience the performance, you’ll be able to feel yourself inside the orchestra, surrounded by 360-degree views of pre-recorded orchestral videos and live Curtis Symphony Orchestra musicians, following along via program notes and scores placed throughout the exhibit.
Some screening times may include live musicians.
The Production
In December 2021, conductor Osmo Vänskä and the Curtis Symphony Orchestra set out to record a stunning new rendition of Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade”, captured by twenty-six 4k cameras and over 40-plus microphones. Additional “music video”-style sessions with soloists were filmed in January 2022 on the iconic Field Concert Hall stage.
Developed by the creative minds behind the Performance Innovation Lab and spurred forward by the immense talent of faculty and students, Immersive Scheherazade is as much a testament to the artistry and excellence of Curtis as it is a singular classical music experience.