"Leggere ai Ragazzi in 3 Dimensioni – il Futuro ad Alta Voce"
"Leggere ai Ragazzi in 3 Dimensioni – il Futuro ad Alta Voce"
Year: 2024–ongoing
Type / context: Live immersive binaural reading project for young audiences (9–14)
Partners: Fondazione AIDA, Associazione ATTI, libraries and cultural institutions within a PNRR / Next Generation EU framework
Role: Concept and sound design of the immersive audio experience; creation of pre‑composed 3D binaural soundscapes and integration with live binaural voice performance
Short description
“Reading to Young People in 3 Dimensions” is an immersive read‑aloud format that uses 3D binaural audio to promote reading among 9–14‑year‑olds. In each session, an actor performs live using a binaural microphone, while the audience listens on wireless headphones to a mix of voice and pre‑composed 3D soundscapes that extend and transform the physical space of the library or venue. The spatialized audio places listeners “inside” the story, intensifying suspense and emotional engagement and exploring how immersive and augmented audio can support contemporary reading practices for young audiences.
Credits
Actor and co‑creator: Pino Costalunga – live performance and dramaturgy.
Andrea Santini – Concept and spatial sound design.