The Philharmonia's Re-Rite Project
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1. The Philharmonia Orchestra's sections on camera
The project shows each section of the Orchestra performing The Rite of Spring simultaneously ‘as live’.
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2. Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the Philharmonia
Finnish conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen has been Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Philharmonia Orchestra since September 2008.
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3. Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts
Members of the public can listen to Esa-Pekka's commentary and have a go at conducting the Orchestra.
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4. A Philharmonia Orchestra triangle
You can also perform the triangle and drums in the Percussion section.
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5. Filming The Rite of Spring
Some cameras were strapped to musicians' heads to capture video footage, so that the public can experience the thrill of performing in a professional symphony orchestra.
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6. The violin section at Re-Rite
You can sit and follow the violin part as the violinists play it on the screen.
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7. Re-Rite screen
The Orchestra's sections can be seen throughout the four-storey warehouse building.
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8. Filming Re-Rite
See the project yourself for free at the Bargehouse on London's South Bank from 3 to 15 November.
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9. The double basses on camera
Re-Rite’s exhibition at an unconventional classical music venue should attract those who might not attend a traditional classical concert, as well as seasoned concert goers who want to experience the excitement of sitting in the middle of an orchestral section.
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10. The French horn section
Sit in a seat in front of the screen and you will find yourself projected into an empty seat in the horn section.
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11. The whole picture
One room allows you to see the full orchestra and individual sections simultaneously.
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12. Interactive screens
You can alter the volume of individual sections and choose which section appears in the centre of the screen via touch-screens.
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13. A Re-Rite violin
Re-Rite is open daily from 3 to 15 November.
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14. The flute section
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15. A Philharmonia bassist
You can sit in front of the screen and follow the bass part.
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16. Visitors to Re-Rite
Visitors congregate at the entrance.
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17. The Bargehouse
The Bargehouse, located in the heart of London’s South Bank and Bankside areas.
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18. Re-Rite at the Bargehouse
Re-Rite is open daily from 3 to 15 November, 10am to 6pm, with late opening until 8pm on Thursday and Friday. It is located at the Bargehouse on London’s South Bank. Admission is free.