Google's Cultural Institute
initiative has launched a digital platform for watching theatre,
music and dance shows that will include 360 degree views of some
performances.
The platform, accessible at g.co/performingarts, has
collaborated with theatres including London's Carnegie Hall and
the Berliner Philharmonie. In Italy, it has teamed up with
Rome's Teatro dell' Opera and Naples' Teatro di San Carlo.
"We are happy to collaborate with so many institutions that
represent the best of theatre, dance, music and opera in the
world," said Amit Sood, director of the Google Cultural
Institute.
"For the first time we have reunited them all in one unique
virtual space. Our aim is to make performance arts accessible to
everyone, capture the attention of curious people and make it
possible to pick up on details that even the most avid fans have
never seen before," he said.
Through the collaboration with Rome's Teatro dell Opera,
users will be able to watch the production and behind-the-scenes
moments from the "Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny" opera,
using Google Cardboard 3D viewing glasses for a virtual reality
experience.
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