WU Baiheng

*Dvorak: Symphony No.7 - Live Recording & Broadcast Production*
The Orchestra Now at Fisher Center, Bard College

Core Achievement
Successfully delivered a live multi-track recording and simultaneous broadcast of Dvorak's Symphony No.7 for The Orchestra Now's memorial performance, serving dual purposes:
Archival documentation for Bard College's orchestral training program
Live web/TV broadcast distribution
Technical Execution
▸ Large Orchestra Recording
Deployed custom microphone array for 60+ musician ensemble
Optimized placement to balance Fisher Center's acoustics with broadcast clarity
Maintained signal chain integrity across 50+ input channels
▸ Live Production Workflow
Real-time mixing for both venue acoustics and broadcast feed
Synchronized recording system with TV/web transmission infrastructure
Implemented redundancy protocols for critical performance segments
Collaborative Context
Worked with The Orchestra Now (TŌN) under these unique parameters:
• Training Ensemble: Graduate-level musicians from 14 countries
• Historic Repertoire: Dvorak's demanding symphonic writing
• Prestigious Venue: Fisher Center's specific acoustic characteristics
Program Significance
This project supported TŌN's mission to:
Provide performance opportunities for emerging orchestral professionals
Showcase innovative programming of classical repertoire
Extend reach through digital platforms (Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, etc.)