It has its own name: the Moody Foundation Chandelier. The release says that the chandelier is one of the most photographed and talked-about features at the center.
Once it's fully recessed, the chandelier mimics twinkling stars in the night sky. It has 318 LED acrylic light rods, extended in a tapered position, with the longest rod stretching 40 feet. Phantom of the Opera, The Book of Mormon, legendary shows such as these pale compared to the chandelier ascent. It is possibly even the most exciting part of seeing a show at the Winspear. Amid the pre-show murmur, your eyes alight upon the spectacular chandelier, reigning imperially over the audience with its regal twinkle.Ī few minutes prior to each performance, it rises into the ceiling. You're sitting in your seat, waiting for the show to begin with an air of anticipation. If you've been to the Winspear, you know that the opera house makes a very big deal about the chandelier. Neroes' composition will replace an exclusive adaptation of "The Light" by Philip Glass, which has accompanied the ascent since 2013.
Washington High School senior Damoyee Janai Neroes and recorded by the school's orchestra students. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.Īccording to a release from the AT&T Performing Arts Center, the new tune is called "The Lights Are Rising." It was composed by Booker T. The fancy levitating chandelier at the Winspear Opera House has a new theme song - and it's one that's composed and performed by students at Booker T.
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