[opendtv] Opera conductor monitor
- From: Mark Schubin <TVMark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Open DTV Forum <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:24:13 -0500
Last request of the day:
I'm trying to trace the origin of the use of conductor video monitors in
opera houses. These are fed by a camera shooting the conductor and are
strategically located so that singers interacting don't have to break
character to look towards the conductor's podium.
The concept technically originated with NBC Opera Theater in 1949. It
was necessary because the orchestra played in a studio separated from
the singers.
It certainly existed at the opening of the "new" Metropolitan Opera
House in 1966, and, according to old timers who were there, was never
used in the "old" Metropolitan Opera House, which closed the same year.
It appears also to have existed at the opening of the New York State
Theater in 1964. Maestro Julius Rudel believes he used it even earlier
when conducting New York City Opera at the City Center.
Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
TTFN,
Mark
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