ABSTRACT
Concerts have always been a field of experimentation for technological innovations. The first microphones amplified the voice and allowed performances in larger venues. The development of loudspeakers made it possible to have clear and distinct sound in large rooms. Video projections changed how audiences experienced the stage—which suddenly seemed to be very close, even to people in the last row. Nowadays we can use projections to make virtual singers dance on stage. Computers support and make music themselves. Robots can handle instruments, and body prostheses enable people with physical disabilities to play music. The possibilities seem to be endless. In his essay, journalist Dennis Kastrup paints a picture of this new and fascinating world.
