Ancient theatres are widely used today for modern performances including drama, music and ballets. Despite the state of conservation of the stage, the scenery is often designed with little care about its acoustical efficiency. To clarify the acoustical impact of these elements in ancient theatres, different stage settings were investigated by means of scale model measurements. The scale model is a 1:20 scale reproduction of the ancient theatre of Siracusa (Italy). It is conceived as modular structure so that different configurations of the cavea and of the stage can be reproduced. To investigate the stage-set effects, different groups of reflecting panels were arranged on the platform and an orchestra shell was tested too. The interplay of stage and theatre architecture was outlined by a systematic set of acoustical measurements.
On the use of ancient open-air theatres for modern unamplified performances: a scale model approach
PRODI, Nicola;FARNETANI, Andrea;FAUSTI, Patrizio;POMPOLI, Roberto
2013
Abstract
Ancient theatres are widely used today for modern performances including drama, music and ballets. Despite the state of conservation of the stage, the scenery is often designed with little care about its acoustical efficiency. To clarify the acoustical impact of these elements in ancient theatres, different stage settings were investigated by means of scale model measurements. The scale model is a 1:20 scale reproduction of the ancient theatre of Siracusa (Italy). It is conceived as modular structure so that different configurations of the cavea and of the stage can be reproduced. To investigate the stage-set effects, different groups of reflecting panels were arranged on the platform and an orchestra shell was tested too. The interplay of stage and theatre architecture was outlined by a systematic set of acoustical measurements.I documenti in SFERA sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
