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The Sacconi Quartet - Beethoven 132 at the Bristol Proms
The Sacconi Quartet take on one of Beethoven's best-loved string quartets for their Bristol Proms show, but with added visual wizardry.
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1. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven
It's one of Beethoven's most incredible string quartets - brought to life with cameras showing every minute facial expression of the performers. Photo: Andy Squire
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2. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven
As well as the visualisations on the wall, the lights change in the room to reflect the mood of the music. And because it's Beethoven, it's a bit of a rollercoaster. Photo: Andy Squire
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3. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven
Not only are the audience up close and personal with the performers, but there's no escaping the giant projections on the wall - visible from every seat in the Bristol Old Vic studio theatre. Photo: Andy Squire
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4. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven
It's one of the rules of the Bristol Proms - you're allowed to take as many photos as you like, as long as you tweet them! Photo: Andy Squire
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5. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven
Not only do static cameras point directly at the performers' faces, but there are also two roaming cameras to make sure nothing's off limits for the audience. Photo: Andy Squire
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6. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven
The Sacconi Quartet perform in this intimate space; an appropriate venue for such a personal piece of music. Photo: Andy Squire
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7. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven
Hannah Dawson, second violinist in the Sacconi Quartet, explained exactly how the cameras might impact the concert. "We're hoping this performance, having the added elements, might make it more comprehensible straight away." Photo: Andy Squire
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8. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven
After months of workshopping Beethoven's string quartet with the Bristol Old Vic's artistic director, Tom Morris, the Sacconi players bring it to life on stage at this intimate venue. Photo: Andy Squire