Have you ever wondered what an underwater opera would look and sound like? It would be difficult for the singers to stay dry, but more importantly it seems impossible for any singing to take place. Aquaria Palaoa breaks the bounds and dives right in with an amazing performance.
Aquaria Palaoa is happening in Berlin beginning on May 1 through to September 17, 2010. The concept originally came from Claudio Herr, a former swimmer turned opera singer. For Herr, it was a natural blend of two passions, and the result is simply stunning. Aquaria Palaoa takes place in a large indoor pool where the singers wade in, out and under the water. Special microphones are attached to their scuba-diving gear to ensure audience members can still hear them when beneath the surface. What's even more interesting is the show also uses material recorded 100 meters under an ice shelf in Antarctica. Sounds chilly.
Aquaria Paulo is one deep-diving adventure you don't want to miss.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Underwater Entertainment
- The innovative concept of underwater operas is a clear indication of how entertainment can be taken to the next level, creating opportunities for other unique forms of underwater entertainment.
- Hybrid Performance Art
- By combining swimming and singing, a whole new category of performance art has been created providing opportunities to innovate and explore different ways to blend art, sports, and technology.
- Environmental Immersion
- By using sounds recorded 100 meters under an ice shelf in Antarctica, Aquaria Palaoa has created a unique way of immersing people in an environmental experience, creating opportunities for other experiences that connect people with nature in innovative ways.
Where This Applies
- Entertainment
- Aquaria Palaoa's underwater opera experience is a demonstration of the opportunities to create unique experiences in entertainment by pushing the boundaries of traditional performance events.
- Sports
- As a former swimmer turned opera singer, Claudio Herr has created a unique hybrid of sports and the arts. There is an opportunity to explore new genres and experiment with blending sporting activities with other art forms.
- Environmental Research
- The use of recorded sounds from deep underwater provides an opportunity to expand the use of technology and research in environmental studies in innovative ways.
