Seebühne Bregenz shines in the light of SGM
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In 2017 and 2018, the opera Carmen will be performed at the venue. Markus Holdermann, deputy head of the lighting department, relied on SGM luminaires.
He said: "In addition to 16 G-Profiles, we deploy 14 P-5 and two Q-7. The products are ideal for use on our sea stage. Their weather-resistance and advanced technology make them the first choice for me to implement in the lighting concept.”
The production is running for two years “due to the immense amount of work we put into the stage designs” as Holdermann explained.
For Carmen, Holdermann was not only responsible for the lighting but also the entire multimedia. “In addition to the light concept for this production, it was also necessary to implement the video design. Since we used video projectors and live cameras, the perfect interaction between light and video was very important.”
The mounting and installation of spotlights in the open-air environment is a major challenge for every production in Bregenz, as Holdermann reported: “The mounting for the stage design should not be visible, and the installation must be able to withstand all weather conditions. Rain, wind and sunshine play an important role here.”
Protection against water is an important factor. “Especially with the G-Profile moving head we achieved the most optimum mounting and, thanks to the weather resistant housing, no additional space demanding, rain-proof domes were needed. This was also proven on another occasion, where some G-Profiles were used as backlights, mounted directly under a "rain curtain". These lamps were showered with water for each show for several minutes and have operated without any problems.”
In general, the proximity of the stage to the water is a factor that must be considered by the crew when using electronics. "It is not just the rain or artificial rain such as a rain curtain, but also flooding of the lake, which can lead to problems and which we always have to consider."
The planning for the next production in line is currently well under way. In 2019, the opera Rigoletto will be brought to the floating boards of the sea stage.
(Jim Evans)
