The Sydney Opera House Acoustics

Building the Sydney Opera House started in 1959, following an international Architecture competition (won by Danish architect Jørn Utzon) and it was opened in 1973. Here we take a look at the building on the inside, with the acoustics being the main focus of discussion. Given that the building was designed for numerous types of musical events in the beginning, this video details the $300M renovation that transformed it, with Dallas Taylor guiding us through. Here's more... 

Go inside the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall with JK Power, the building's account manager, and see how one of the world's most iconic venues finally found its voice. This behind-the-scenes tour explores the $300M renovation that transformed the hall's acoustics, including adjustable acoustic petals, retractable wall panels, programmable stage geometry, and architectural refinements that allow 2,664 seats to share one coherent sonic experience. I'm incredibly grateful for this experience. Walking this hall and learning its story from the inside is truly a lifelong dream come true.

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:25 Vision
• 02:36 Problem
• 03:47 Solution
• 05:45 Impact
• 10:39 Organ
• 12:58 Meaning

 

Sydney Opera House: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/

More about Dallas Taylor: https://dallastaylor.com

Dallas' sound agency, Defacto Sound: https://defactosound.com

And here's a trailer for Thom Yorke playing there live... 

More on Radioheads Live setup in this video we posted a couple of weeks back.  

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