After six decades as the first home of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Veterans Building fourth floor sat for many years as an underused and neglected space for occasional City Hall offices and law library. The newly christened Wilsey Center for Opera is the result of a $21 million renovation of the of the fourth floor and basement of the Beaux-Arts style Veterans Building, a historic Civic Center landmark that recently completed an extensive seismic retrofit. Now the theatre is a real partner to the company as we push the boundaries of performance and create new experiences for new audiences.” “I’m no longer limited by the shape of the room, or whether the acoustics will support a new performance idea.

“With Constellation, I can literally think outside of the box,” she says. She approaches the Atrium Theater as an incubator and testing ground for new ideas-a litmus test for what opera can be in the future. Not only could we guarantee terrific acoustics for now, but we would also leave a legacy for future generations to dream in ways we cannot presently imagine.”Įlkhanah Pulitzer takes on programming responsibilities for the new Atrium Theater under SF Opera’s new production division, SF Opera Lab. “Top on my list was a Meyer Sound Constellation system to anchor our acoustic foundation. “If we really want this to be a gateway for new audiences and an exciting place for new ideas, the Wilsey Center must be state-of-the-art,” says David Gockley, general director of SF Opera. Constellation’s unique ability to shape acoustics on demand allows SF Opera to expand from traditional theatre-style seating to cabaret settings with café tables and in-the-round performances, or even edgier configurations. Wilsey Center for Opera, the 299-seat Atrium Theater is designed for multiple configurations, providing both performer and audience members with a very personal approach to opera.

San Francisco Opera (SF Opera) is the first opera company to rely upon Constellation. San Francisco Opera’s new Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater features a Meyer Sound Constellation acoustic system, custom designed to provide the showcase venue with a range of acoustic environments to support the adventurous exploration of operatic programming for new audiences. Featured Products Constellation, D‑Mitri, MM‑10XP, MM‑4XP, MPS‑488HP, UP-4XP

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