Go Behind the Scenes: Building the Bowl Sound
Take an exclusive look inside the systems and design that give the Bowl its iconic sound!
How do you make the sound of a 17,500-seat outdoor venue in the middle of Los Angeles feel as warm and intimate as a living room sound system? The physical design of the Hollywood Bowl amphitheater presents a unique challenge for audio professionals. In this video, we go behind the scenes with the teams from the Bowl, the LA Phil, and L-Acoustics to see how it all comes together.
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In its original run from the 1920s to the 1950s, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra worked primarily as a traditional ensemble, performing classical music and releasing live albums on Capitol Records. Since returning to the stage in 1991, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra has demonstrated remarkable fluidity, working with conductors from around the world and performing a truly staggering range of music at consistently high quality.
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