Keytarist
Well-Known Member
Well, they wouldn't actually borrow you the real orchestra, but at least you can conduct it in a multimedia setting. The UK Philharmonia Orchestra recorded in audio and video the amazing 'Rite of Spring', by Igor Stravinsky, and now you can -virtually- sit in any section of the orchestra or choose different dynamics for a group of instruments. Just lead to the Museum Square (I wish I could be there).
Through this link, you can preview it and mix different recorded tracks for every section. It's just an excerpt of the composition.
http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/re-rite/sound_desk/desk_online.swf
By the way, the Philharmonia Orchestra has got a nice site to learn orchestration with videos for almost every instrument, describing techniques and different timbre options. The topic isn't completely covered, but works fine if you're learning reading Walter Piston and/or Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov orchestration books. Also, you can grab free samples of the orchestra.
Philharmonia Orchestra: The Sound Exchange
Through this link, you can preview it and mix different recorded tracks for every section. It's just an excerpt of the composition.
http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/re-rite/sound_desk/desk_online.swf
By the way, the Philharmonia Orchestra has got a nice site to learn orchestration with videos for almost every instrument, describing techniques and different timbre options. The topic isn't completely covered, but works fine if you're learning reading Walter Piston and/or Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov orchestration books. Also, you can grab free samples of the orchestra.
Philharmonia Orchestra: The Sound Exchange