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OTTAWA, July 20, 2023 – In a groundbreaking presentation of music and visual spectacle, Music and Beyond made history as it presented the first-ever live performance of Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, synchronized with live fireworks. This unprecedented feat was a testament to the seamless blend of classic music with contemporary technology, demonstrating the limitless possibilities of live performance art.
Audiences enjoyed the performance from a variety of vantage points. Many revelled in the harmonious blend of music and visual display at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, observing the fireworks on the screen as the music was played by the Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra augmented with winds, brass and percussion conducted by Kevin Mallon, one of Canada’s leading baroque music experts. Others chose a more natural setting, taking in the spectacle from the banks of the Ottawa River, where the music was livestreamed in sync with the live fireworks.
In line with Music and Beyond’s commitment to community engagement, there was no charge for the outdoor fireworks show. This allowed a diverse audience to participate in this innovative experience, reinforcing the organization’s mission of making high-quality music and arts accessible to all.
Music enthusiasts from Ottawa and around the globe also had the opportunity to watch a livestream of both the fireworks and the music from the comfort of their homes, proving once again that art and music know no boundaries.
This world-first show was presented in partnership with Capital Pyrotechnics, a leading company in the field of pyrotechnic displays. Their technical expertise was instrumental in realizing this stunning synchronization of music and fireworks, contributing to an unforgettable night for all who were part of it.
“We are thrilled with the success of this unique event,” said Julian Armour, the Artistic and Executive Director of Music and Beyond. “Bringing together Handel’s masterful composition and live fireworks was a daring endeavour that paid off in a truly mesmerizing show. It was a tremendous challenge to reduce the latency of both the audio and the video signals so that they would be coordinated. As well, we had to develop a way of adjusting the timing of the fireworks to accommodate any changes in tempo and timing of the live musical performance. Our partnership with Capital Pyrotechnics allowed us to realize a new dimension of performance that brought joy and excitement to thousands.”
A video recording of the performance is now available on the Music and Beyond YouTube channel.
We invite everyone to relive this groundbreaking performance that has opened new avenues for live music and fireworks synchronization.
Music and Beyond is looking forward to future innovative performances and encourages music lovers to stay https://youtu.be/Yc8r5Y38UYA
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