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Pittsburgh Opera's Madam Butterfly Embraces Virtual Reality and Gaming

Interview by Jonathan Kersting

Are you curious how opera is embracing cutting-edge technology to captivate new audiences?

The Pittsburgh Opera is celebrating its 86th season with a tech-infused production of "Madam Butterfly," directed by Matthew Ozawa. This episode of TechVibe explores how a renowned opera company is using virtual reality and gaming elements to reimagine a classic production and attract a diverse audience. We welcome Ozawa along with Chris Cox, the Director of Marketing and Communications to discuss the unique aspects of this performance scheduled for March 22-30. Keep listening to :

  1. Discover how a renowned opera company is blending tradition and innovation to create an immersive, tech-infused performance.

  2. Understand the creative process behind adapting a classic opera for a contemporary audience.

  3. Learn how the opera industry is adapting to changing societal perceptions and embracing new technologies.

Tune in now to hear how the Pittsburgh Opera is revolutionizing the opera experience with their cutting-edge production of "Madam Butterfly." Plus Pittsburgh Technology Council members can use the promo code "P O P T C" for a 20 percent discount on tickets.

Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, TechVibe explores Pittsburgh's technology and innovation ecosystem.