Tokyo Suntory Hall (2)๐ถ
๐The secret lies within the 2000 pieces of Hokkaido cypress diffusion panels hidden in the dome. ๐They act like slides for sound waves, evenly distributing the sound from the center of the stage to every corner. ๐ ๐ฟ During the intermission, I sneakily flipped through the program and discovered that the Yomiuri Orchestra had been performing at Suntory Hall since 1987, the year after the hall was built. ๐Suddenly, I understood their chemistry with the building. When the viola section cradled the violin solo, floating it gently, a rustling sound of someone blowing their nose came from the left side of the second floor. ๐ต ๐ฟ As I left after the concert, I couldn't help but think that the audience members who had fallen asleep might be the ones who truly understood the immersive experience. ๐ ๐ #JapanTravel #TokyoTrip ๐๐ฟ