Jam Sessions
Opera Beyond Jam Sessions are a series of interactive online events, in which we exchange thoughts and share best practices that we’ve learned from having found ourselves at the crossroads of performing arts and new digital technology. The curated program includes inspirational master classes from visiting speakers, concrete case studies from various organizations and open discussion between all participants. Participation is free of charge.
Please note, that the Jam Session Webinar: Metaverse on May 31st, 2022 has been cancelled.
If you missed the previous Jam Sessions, you can watch them below or on our YouTube page.
Jam Session #5
The fifth edition of the Opera Beyond Jam Sessions focused on technology supported audience outreach programs and included presentations by Lena Eriksson, Head of Education at Nationalmuseum, Sweden and dr. Tom Luyten – a teacher, researcher and media artist – as well as a case study on the HomeOpera project by Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences.
The session recording will be uploaded to YouTube soon.
Jam Session #4
The fourth edition of the Opera Beyond Jam Sessions focused on immersive audio and the applications of spatial sound in different kinds of performances and installations.
The program included a Master Class from researchers Benoît Alary and Markus Noisternig of the Institute for Research and Coordination in Acoustics/Music (IRCAM) in Paris, France. The Jam Session also presented two case studies: Step inside the Orchestra: exploring immersive audio with a symphony orchestra by London Philharmonia Orchestra’s Luke Ritchie and Learnings from the Sound Design Process of FNOB’s LAILA Installation by sound designer Tuomas Norvio.
The session recording will be uploaded to YouTube soon.
Jam Session #3
The third edition of the Opera Beyond Jam Sessions focused on XR enhanced next-generation digital workflows for performing arts.
The program included a Master Class from Joris Weijdom, researcher and designer of mixed-reality (MR) experiences focusing on interdisciplinary creative processes and performativity, as well as a case study on the Finnish National Opera and Ballet’s XR Stage Design Platform.
Jam Session #2
The second edition of the Opera Beyond Jam Sessions presented a Master Class on the possibilities virtual presence can offer for performing arts from Santeri Suominen, the curator of Helsinki XR Center, as well as a case study on the Royal Shakespeare Company’s innovative Dream production, presented by RSC’s Head of Digital, Sarah Ellis.
Jam Session #1
The first edition of the Opera Beyond Jam Sessions took place in February, 2021. The program included a keynote speech by TV producer and director, Peter Maniura (not included in the recording) as well as a case study of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet’s first interactive installation, LAILA.