Chauvet reflects power of Venditti and de Gregori
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The two parted ways shortly after that initial recording, never to appear on the same stage again, until this June when, a half century after their joint debut, the pair began an Italian tour with two shows at Rome’s Olympic Stadium.
Celebrating the emotional power of this reunion, while also reflecting the different styles and personalities that the two stars have developed over the years, was an expansive and multi-faceted Massimo Tomasino lighting design that featured 34 Chauvet Professional Maverick MK2 Wash fixtures supplied by Fumasoli Audio & Lights Rental.
Hung on a massive geometric structure that reached over 24ft in height, the high output RGBW wash fixtures helped Tomasino evoke thought-provoking moods by covering the stage with redolent colour combinations that conjured up feelings associated with the artists’ rich past. At other times, he transitioned to brighter colours for upbeat songs, before endowing the stage with deep purples
“We used the 69-channel mode with these fixtures,” said Tomasino. “They are very versatile, which helped us cover the wide range of moods found in the music. We positioned the Mavericks on the front section of the towers Their zoom range helped us change looks, as we used them as a wash or a beam wash.”
Crossing patterns of light from this Maverick fixtures and layering them at different intensity levels, Tomasino was able to accentuate the captivating geometric grace of the backdrop. Rather than being arranged in a straight configuration, the “cubes” of this structure moved in and out, creating an accordion-like effect. This gave the stage a greater sense of depth, and in the process engendered a moving level of intimacy between the two artists and their fans.
