Berlin Philharmonic Digital Concert Hall
It’s a testament to the improvements in technology that more arts organizations are expanding their offerings beyond live performances in concert halls and opera houses. The Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD is one example. Another example is the Berlin Philharmonic’s Digital Concert Hall. I discovered this through my Samsung Smart TV and the Digital Concert Hall app.
I signed up for a two day trial and am enjoying a Simon Rattle program of Janacek and Mahler. The quality is quite excellent - audio and video. I’ll have to do some more listening before I decide whether this is money well-spent. I think it is just a matter of time before more arts organizations, looking to expand their base, start to offer more alternatives like the Digital Concert Hall. I’m glad the technology is good enough to offer such opportunities.