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Journal Article

A Trailerized Acoustic Shell for Outdoor Performances of Symphony Orchestra and Concert Opera

Authors: Jaffe, Christopher; Quaintance, Peter; Swisher, Charles

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 17 · Issue 6 · pp. 671–677 · December 1969

Abstract

This paper describes the design and development of the Minnie Guggenheimer Shell used by the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera to present free outdoor summer concerts to audiences of up to 70,000 people in each of the five boroughs of New York City. This portable concert hall system has been in operation for five years, since the summer of 1965, and is the only one of its kind in the world.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
17
Issue
6
Pages
671–677
Publication date
December 6, 1969
Affiliation
Christopher Jaffe Inc., Norwalk, CT (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article