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The orchestra, who are building a 3D replica of its concert hall, will perform works by Rachmaninov and Ravel, and will also feature two works by contemporary Liverpudlian composers.
The concert will take place on Friday 14 September at 7:30pm. Attendance is limited, so people are being asked to register for a chance to win a free ticket. The following day, however, the performance will be available to all of Second Life's eight million users.
The move is part of an effort to get classical music to new audiences and will allow attendants to chat with each other and even go to the lavatory.
Virtual fun for classical lovers
Speaking to Reuters, the orchestra's chief executive, Michael Elliott, said: "It's a lot of fun and certainly adds a different dimension to the more traditional visit to a concert hall."
Principle conductor will be Vasily Petrenko, the youngest ever in its 165 year history. He will be conducting Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances and Ravel’s Sheherazade as well as the world premieres of works by Kenneth Hesketh and John McCabe.
To enter the competition for a free ticket, visit http://www.whatisthemetaverse.com/RLPO1.html.
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Date Published: August 15, 2007
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