Combining the healing power of music with technology, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra has produced the world’s first of its kind 360ᵒ virtual chorus performance in 8K with adaptive audio.
The original performance is the brainchild of GSO Music Director and Conductor Timothy Verville, and features members of the GSO Chorus singing “Georgia on my Mind.” The project honors frontline and essential personnel throughout the world for their tireless efforts throughout the current COVID-19 pandemic.
“Whether we are serving our community in person or virtually, our mission to engage audiences through imaginative programming and critically acclaimed performances remains constant,” said GSO Executive Director Susan Stensland. “We are delighted to offer this unique choral experience to express our gratitude to all who are working so hard to keep our communities safe during this crisis,“ she said.
The performance is available on YouTube.com/user/GeorgiaSymphony. To obtain optimal benefits of the 360ᵒ adaptive audio technology, the video is best viewed on a smartphone or tablet in the horizontal position and while using headphones. The adaptive audio changes as you look around the 360 degree video, giving the viewer an immersive virtual choir experience not possible until now.
About the GSO
Founded in 1951 in the music room of Arthur F. Moor’s home in Marietta, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra is entering its 70th season of steady growth, enriching the metro Atlanta community with accessible, critically acclaimed performances and providing educational experiences that instill a lifelong appreciation for the arts. With a large, immensely talented group of both professional and volunteer musicians led by visionary music director and conductor Timothy Verville, the GSO offers imaginative programming that includes internationally recognized guest artists and collaborative performances.
Bringing stellar orchestral, jazz and choral music to diverse audiences, the organization is comprised of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra, the GSO Jazz!, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra Chorus, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Chorus. Reaching over 127 schools from 17 counties in Georgia, our Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra is the largest youth orchestra program in the Southeast and is one of the top 10 largest such programs in the United States
