By Hena Sharma

“As entertainment venues slowly reopen, the orchestra makes its return in Paris and across most of Europe with new distancing measures in place both for on-stage and in seating areas.

… Livestreaming on digital platforms increased during lockdown, used by many musical and performing arts groups to both stay connected to their audiences and bring in revenue amid canceled seasons. 

… As venues reopen, the new seating changes are in stark contrast to traditional orchestra layouts. “The idea has been that the musicians sit very close together so there is the maximum amount of contact, same for the audience to have this sort of intimate feeling,” said Klaus Mäkelä, music director at the Orchestre de Paris, in a video for CNN Style.

This intimacy now has had to be rethought… Audience numbers have also drastically reduced with spectators limited to half a hall’s capacity.”

Source: CNN