Symphony, a virtual journey into the heart of music

National scope.
Grand Prix, Medal/Award in the category Education, training and awareness-raising / Education, training and skills in the year 2022.

Applicant: Fundación "la Caixa".

Reason for the award :

This high-profile project allows the participant to become truly immersed in music. Symphony has successfully engaged people who might not usually go to listen to a live classical performance. This innovative approach could further incentivise children and newcomers to more regularly enjoy live classical music or to appreciate the value of learning how to play a musical instrument. This contributes to the continuation and widening appreciation of this important aspect of European cultural heritage.

  • © Fundación "la Caixa"
  • © Fundación "la Caixa"
  • © Fundación "la Caixa"
  • © Fundación "la Caixa"
  • © Fundación "la Caixa"

With an immersive audiovisual experience, Symphony raises greater awareness and appreciation for the heritage of classical music among new generations.

Symphony is a unique opportunity for all audiences to experience and understand classical music as never before. Visitors to this immersive audiovisual installation can experience the symphonic compositions of Beethoven, Mahler or Bernstein in new ways, by taking the position of a musician in the orchestra or traveling inside the instruments. They can also experience music from different parts of the world. Symphony has ensured a greater awareness and appreciation for the heritage of classical music throughout Spain and is a highly replicable model for the rest of Europe.

Classical music is an important element of European cultural heritage. Symphony’s unique value is in making this heritage available to everyone through a highly enjoyable experience using state-of-the-art technology. Symphony was created for those who are already fond of classical music as well as those who are yet to discover the genre. The memorable virtual reality experience is found as a permanent exhibition at the CaixaForum in Barcelona and also as a travelling installation.

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