HiYa ALL,
I've been fortunate enough to sit in on a MSO rehearsal @ the refurbished Hamer Hall this week.
IF you're in Melbourne DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR and book a seat for a convert, particularly if you have not been there in years. The difference is gobsmaking.
It's less congested and more immediate - with much more of the energy projected at the audience. Complex passages are presented with greater articulation, esp. during a large orchestral piece. There is less discernible difference in reflections if you don't get a seat in the more desirable balcony or central floor area.
Similar sonic signature to the Recital Centre, but with better overall dispersion IMO.
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Posted 09 August 2012 - 08:24 PM
Obsessed. With. Mono. Blocs.
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Posted 09 August 2012 - 10:51 PM
Ask me about this after tomorrow night 
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 03:23 PM
During meticulous testing, one instrument at a time leading up to full orchestra, significant acoustic benefits of the refurbishment are already apparent.
There is a nice vid clip here: http://www.abc.net.a...440?section=vic
The clip explains a little of what they did and how they believe the acoustics have improved as a result.
I haven't been there for some years, and have got quite used to the alternative Melbourne Town Hall venue, so Davidsss can report to us all his observations!
There is a nice vid clip here: http://www.abc.net.a...440?section=vic
The clip explains a little of what they did and how they believe the acoustics have improved as a result.
I haven't been there for some years, and have got quite used to the alternative Melbourne Town Hall venue, so Davidsss can report to us all his observations!
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 07:58 PM
Going to see Icehouse there in November, It should be a great concert.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 09:54 PM
That's exciting news!
I see the Count Basie Orchestra is playing there in October, also a screening of West Side Story with the MSO playing the score... might have to go to that (wonderful music!) I'm less attracted by the Classical concerts scheduled to date...
I see the Count Basie Orchestra is playing there in October, also a screening of West Side Story with the MSO playing the score... might have to go to that (wonderful music!) I'm less attracted by the Classical concerts scheduled to date...
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 02:52 PM
Can't remember the last time I went there but last night was fabulous. It started with a solo cello piece which sounded beautiful in the hall and went on to Mahler's 3rd which has a large orchestra. All sounded great to me.
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Posted 08 November 2012 - 04:53 PM
I worked there and bloody hated it. Should've done a complete refurbishment instead of the half arsed job that they did do.
Funnily enough not a huge amount was done in the auditorium. New acoustic reflectors and new stage layout with surrounds, perhaps the upgrading of the monitors etc helps more than anything.
That being said I went to the opening night and enjoyed a few tunes, the free beer helped, ............ a lot.
Anyway all the smoke detection and evacuation system was installed by me and the moe. So do notice how professionally it was done.
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Funnily enough not a huge amount was done in the auditorium. New acoustic reflectors and new stage layout with surrounds, perhaps the upgrading of the monitors etc helps more than anything.
That being said I went to the opening night and enjoyed a few tunes, the free beer helped, ............ a lot.
Anyway all the smoke detection and evacuation system was installed by me and the moe. So do notice how professionally it was done.
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