The musical visualization of The Rite of Spring by media artist Klaus Obermaier and Ars Electronica is a 21st-century update of Igor Stravinsky’s revolutionary 1931 ballet. Through the use of state-of-the-art technology, the interplay of real, virtual and musical spheres complements the composition’s numerous tonal and rhythmic innovations. The audience thus witnesses a staged performance that is truly trailblazing, one that attains a level of quality and intensity that matches the power and impact of this work’s highly controversial premiere. Ars Electronica Solutions presented this spectacular music visualization in China for the first time.
Event: Igor Stravinsky „Le Sacre du Printemps“ in Beijing
Director: Klaus Obermaier
Dancer: Julia Mach
Visualisation: Ars Electronica Futurelab with Chris Sugrue and Matthias Bauer
Production Manager: Claus Zweythurm
Date: 11th of September 2013
Place: Beijing National Center for the Performing Arts
Orchestra: China National Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Yongyan HU
More information about artist Klaus Obermaier and the performance can be found here.
Foto Credits: Klaus Obermaier, Claus Zweythurm
