KIRKLAND, Wash. (Neural Corporation) - KVOD will broadcast the Colorado Symphony Orchestra's 2006-07 Masterworks season opening program on
September 16 in 5.1 surround sound, using Neural's 5.1 technology for analog and HD Radio. The concert will be aired live from Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.
The concert, conducted by CSO Music Director Jeffrey Kahane, will give KVOD's analog and digital listeners a rare opportunity to hear the CSO from a virtual seat in the hall. The orchestra will perform Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with Andre Watts; Chabrier's Espana and Ravel's Suite No. 2 from Daphnis and Chloe, plus the world premiere of Daniel Kellogg's Refracted Skies commemorating the opening of the Frederic C. Hamilton Building at the Denver Art Museum (The program will also be performed on Friday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 17 at 2:30 p.m.).
KVOD's live broadcast will coincide with The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) conference, a trade association of companies specializing in planning and installing electronic systems including 5.1 surround systems for the home and office.
Colorado Public Radio's Vice President for New Media & Technology, Jim Paluzzi, said, "Broadcasting a classical music concert is extremely challenging. Neural's proven technology allows us to easily implement 5.1 to immerse our listeners fully in the music and ambience of the event."
"Neural is honored to be a part of The Colorado Symphony Orchestra's opening event for 2006-07," said Mark Seigle, Neural Audio president. "We've had a history of industry firsts and look forward to working with KVOD in broadcasting a great orchestral event to their listeners."
On site, Neural's DownMix and UpMix units will enable KVOD's mix engineer, Martin Skavish, to deliver his live 5.1 mix from the Boettcher Concert Hall through KVOD's existing stereo infrastructure, and broadcast to KVOD listeners across Colorado.
Neural is the leader in surround sound broadcast technology with the first HD Radio 5.1 broadcast, the first nationwide 5.1 broadcast by NPR and the first Live HD Radio 5.1 concert broadcast featuring the CSO and legendary jazz artist, Dianne Reeves in September 2004.
For more information, please visit: https://www.coloradosymphony.org .
