CLEAN : New York Philharmonic fine-tunes new home

The transcript discusses the speaker's role in opening a new hall with improved acoustics, enhancing the orchestra's performance. It highlights the orchestra's return after the pandemic to a transformed venue, emphasizing the excitement of live performances and audience interaction. The speaker reflects on the orchestra's improved sound experience and the collaborative energy of live music.

What was the primary goal of the speaker's contract regarding the hall?

• To improve the lighting system

• To open the hall and enhance its acoustics

• To hire new orchestra members

• To organize a music festival

How did the improved acoustics affect the orchestra's performance?

• They received more sound and beauty back

• They had to play louder

• They needed to change their instruments

• They had to shorten their performances

What transformation did the hall undergo post-pandemic?

• It was closed permanently

• It became a completely different, warm, and inviting space

• It remained the same as before

• It became smaller and less inviting

Which symphony is the orchestra rehearsing that feels like a new experience?

• Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5

• Beethoven's Ninth Symphony

• Mozart's Symphony No. 40

• Brahms' Symphony No. 1

Why is live music considered magical according to the speaker?

• Because it is cheaper than recorded music

• Due to the adrenaline rush and audience interaction

• Due to the use of advanced technology

• Because it is always performed perfectly