Sunday, October 01, 2023

Chicago's Lyric Opera's new SoundShirts allow deaf patrons to feel the music

Good news! Wonderful!

Reminds me of the great song The Jacksons - Can You Feel It

Hope the Flying Dutchman opera will not cause something like vertigo! (Caution: Irony)

"Chicago's Lyric Opera is introducing state-of-the-art technology that will enable patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing to experience the power of the music in a new way.
Driving the news: Lyric will be the first opera company ever to offer the SoundShirt — which audience members can wear to literally feel the music — for live performances.
It'll be available at select Lyric shows, starting with "The Flying Dutchman" on Oct. 1. ..."

Lyric Opera's new SoundShirts allow deaf patrons to feel the music - Axios Chicago

Credits: Human Progress Weekly Progress Roundup

Prêt-à-porter (pardon my French)


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