The set centred on a mega-video (consisting of 11 13.5m high columns) and three 38m catwalks flanked by 200m of Coemar LineaLeds, and reaching out into the audience. "A very bold design, with a number of problems that were not easy to solve," was the satisfied comment of Francesco De Cave, lighting designer, set designer, producer and Catalyst contribution planner.
"For example, focusing the audience's attention on the centre of the visual field despite the fact that the catwalks, thanks to the LineaLeds, created a stage effect of aircraft runways. Around 50 iWash 575s provided striking colour backlighting. On the video front, the surrounding lighting was fundamental, especially the 30 Panoramas which came through the screen, as they were placed behind it to provide backlighting."
The concert was organised by Friends and Partner, with contributions from Agorà, Euphon and Massimo Stage New Light.
(Jim Evans)
