Science in the service of the performing arts. Section I: Background
Paul S. Veneklasen · The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America · 1986
Has orchestra performance reached its zenith? What can science offer for sustenance? The recognized limitations are exposed. The pioneering work of physicists is reviewed. The inspiring efforts of Leopold Stokowsky are paid special tribute and his innovative leadership toward orchestral balance and dynamic performance are stressed. Experiments with spatial factors in performance are described.