The Rite of Spring in 3D – review

Symphony Hall, BirminghamPerhaps Klaus Obermaier's digitised presentation of Stravinsky's ballet seemed more innovative in 2007 than it does now that 3D movies have become commonplace. Obermaier's concept dispenses with the original scenario altogether, placing a single dancer, Julia Mach, in a "black box" to the side of the orchestra. From there, manipulated 3D images of her are projected in real time on to a giant screen hanging above the players, where they are juxtaposed with the abstract ef...

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