Imagine strolling through Beijing’s streets while a symphony unfolds around you – not in a concert hall, but through your smartphone. 🎧 That’s exactly what composer Huang Ruo’s groundbreaking City of Floating Sounds delivers, blending classical music with augmented reality for Gen Z adventurers and culture buffs.
Audiences near China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts recently became part of the performance itself. Using a custom app, they discovered hidden musical fragments scattered across the urban landscape – like a Pokémon Go for classical music enthusiasts! 🎻🔍 The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra-premiered work turns the city into an interactive stage, challenging traditional concert formats.
Huang Ruo, praised by the New York Times for his boundary-pushing style, told us: "This isn’t just about listening – it’s about rediscovering your environment through sound." The project reflects a growing trend of tech-meets-culture experiences appealing to digital natives worldwide. 🌐✨
