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The ARTE Concert Festival in Paris Goes Virtual in Paris, Lit with Claypaky and ADB Fixtures

The ARTE Concert Festival in Paris Goes Virtual in Paris, Lit with Claypaky and ADB Fixtures

PARIS – LD Pierre Claude deployed seven Claypaky A.leda B-EYE K10 fixtures, two dozen Claypaky HY B-EYE K25 LED washes and 16 ADB SVOBODA classic batten fixtures for the live musical performances shot at La Gaite Lyrique in Paris from Nov. 13-15. The streaming shows featured Sebastien Tellier, Lous and the Yakuza and Yelle.

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PLSN Interview: Joe Schaffner, Motown Acts Touring Pioneer

DETROIT – PLSN’s Kevin Mitchell got a chance earlier this year to sit down with Joe Schaffner, a pioneering touring professional who did whatever it took to successfully stage shows from a diverse array of Motown artists including Marv Johnson, the Supremes, the O’Jays, the Jackson Five, Prince and Aretha Franklin. Schaffner shed light on the touring life from the early 1960’s onward.

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Malmo Opera’s Socially Distanced “Funny Girl” Production Includes Astera Fixtures

MALMO, Sweden – The Malmo Opera presented an acclaimed production of musical classic Funny Girl as part of the autumn/winter repertory program. Although the show went on, the production plan changed dramatically to minimize Covid-19 infection risks. For starters, the live audience was limited to 50 socially distanced attendees. Other ticket holders could watch via a livestream for each performance. LD Fredrik Jonsson used the Opera’s supply of Astera fixtures to create some memorable looks.

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