This page contains a Flash digital edition of a book.
56 l April 2012


www.prosoundnewseurope.com


installationreport Watermusic ITALY


AKG C414 B-ULS microphones were initially used to record the spouts


Italian engineers’ record an ancient fountain for art installation, writes Mike Clark


ON THE OCCASION of March’s World Water Day and the centenary of the inauguration of Rimini’s aqueduct, events organised by Consorzio dei Saperi included a unique audio installation entitled The harmony of ancient and modern waters by sound engineers Andrea Felli and Francesco Penolazzi.


Michelangelo visited Rimini in the 16th century and his comment regarding the beauty of the town’s Pigna fountain and the possibility of creating music with water falling into various sized vessels is inscribed on the


fountain: “Make harmony with the different falls of water, as I saw in the fountain in Rimini”. The main circular drum on


which the pinecone that gives the fountain its name stands dates back to Roman times and the basins under the 15 spouts are 15th century. Until 1912, the fountain was the city’s only source of drinking water and is still a thirst-quenching stopping point on hot summer days. Felli was fascinated by the inscription and often considered creating an audio installation dedicated to it: “I finally decided to proceed with


www.prosoundnewseurope.com/installation


For the latest installation news


Linear 5 is pure engineering excellence, uncompromising performance, and maximum SPL.


The five active and passive high-quality wood cabinets are easily combined to create a system fitting for a vast array of pro audio applications. And of course Linear 5 is made in Germany. Please find more information on our website at www.hkaudio.com.


www.hkaudio.com


t


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68