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    The Sacconi Quartet

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    The Sacconi Quartet - Beethoven 132 at the Bristol Proms

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    The Sacconi Quartet take on one of Beethoven's best-loved string quartets for their Bristol Proms show, but with added visual wizardry.

    1. Sacconi Quartet at the Bristol Proms

      1. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven

      It's one of Beethoven's most incredible string quartets - brought to life with cameras showing every minute facial expression of the performers. Photo: Andy Squire

    2. Sacconi Quartet at the Bristol Proms

      2. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven

      As well as the visualisations on the wall, the lights change in the room to reflect the mood of the music. And because it's Beethoven, it's a bit of a rollercoaster. Photo: Andy Squire

    3. Sacconi Quartet at the Bristol Proms

      3. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven

      Not only are the audience up close and personal with the performers, but there's no escaping the giant projections on the wall - visible from every seat in the Bristol Old Vic studio theatre. Photo: Andy Squire

    4. Sacconi Quartet at the Bristol Proms

      4. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven

      It's one of the rules of the Bristol Proms - you're allowed to take as many photos as you like, as long as you tweet them! Photo: Andy Squire

    5. Sacconi Quartet at the Bristol Proms

      5. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven

      Not only do static cameras point directly at the performers' faces, but there are also two roaming cameras to make sure nothing's off limits for the audience. Photo: Andy Squire

    6. Sacconi Quartet at the Bristol Proms

      6. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven

      The Sacconi Quartet perform in this intimate space; an appropriate venue for such a personal piece of music. Photo: Andy Squire

    7. Sacconi Quartet at the Bristol Proms

      7. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven

      Hannah Dawson, second violinist in the Sacconi Quartet, explained exactly how the cameras might impact the concert. "We're hoping this performance, having the added elements, might make it more comprehensible straight away." Photo: Andy Squire

    8. Sacconi Quartet at the Bristol Proms

      8. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven

      After months of workshopping Beethoven's string quartet with the Bristol Old Vic's artistic director, Tom Morris, the Sacconi players bring it to life on stage at this intimate venue. Photo: Andy Squire

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