Early in October, 110 cartons packed with new lighting equipment left the Philips Selecon Auckland factory in New Zealand journeyed halfway around the world ready to take part in this crucial preservation project. In all, 561 Philips Selecon luminaires will grace the lighting rigs for the grand stage of the Bolshoi Theatre when it opens its doors in October 2011.
The renovation of the Bolshoi is aimed at preservation of the historic architectural ensemble of the theatre. The goal of the stage equipment renovation is to facilitate the creation of the world-class productions at the Bolshoi and to bring their stage equipment and technology to the level that meets the demands and exceeds the expectations of the world's leading conductors, directors, designers and choreographers.
As well as a wide range of Hui / Lui / Aurora Cycs and Floods the Bolshoi's technical team has specified 70 Pacific ellipsoidals (20° Fixed Beams, 5.5°-13° and 12°-28° Zoomspot models) complete with the direct DMX 80V 1200W Philips Selecon power supply.
(Jim Evans)
