CHICAGO — Designer Jeanne Gang and the Chicago-based Studio Gang Architects will create a new concert shell for the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
The shell, which stands at the back of the stage, will be made of curved wood and divided into parts for easy storage and assembly. The shell's design "results in a visually striking, technologically advanced form sculpted by sound" and its easy takedown helps save money, according to a news release.
“The shell reflects highly calibrated sounds to the listener and forms a direct connection between the audience member and the musicians,” Gang said, according to the news release. “The same parts can be reconfigured to accommodate a variety of performances, ranging from a soloist to a full orchestra and chorus.”
The shell will first be used for Lyric's 60th anniversary concert 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1.
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