Amadeus Acoustics

How do you transform a space to serve the delicate nuance of a chamber play in the morning and the full-scale intensity of an opera by the evening?

We are incredibly proud to share the full story behind HNK2 (CNT2), the new stage at the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb. As featured recently in Telegram.hk, this venue is being hailed as a "technological miracle" for the Croatian cultural scene - and, for us, the true success isn't the tech itself. It’s what that tech allows the artists to do.

As project lead Lui Giaschi noted, ""First of all, I would single out the active acoustics system, which adapts to any type of program, drama, ballet, concert or opera, thanks to a network of 35 microphones and 64 speakers that literally model the sound in the space." this, according to Giaschi, means that "technique in theatre is not hidden in the background – it is an equal part of artistic expression."

Whether it is enhancing the clarity of the spoken word, supporting the intimate detail of chamber music, or creating the perfect sonic blend between the orchestra pit and the stage, our system allows the acoustics to adapt intuitively to the artistic vision. It removes the limitations of the architecture, giving directors, conductors, and performers the freedom to focus entirely on their craft.

This project was a collaborative journey, and we would like to extend our sincere thanks to our partners for their expertise in bringing this vision to life:

- Rohde Acoustics for their meticulous system design and acoustics.

- Winther Sound Solutions for their precision in tuning and system optimisation.

We are honoured to be a part of this new chapter for HNK Zagreb, helping to ensure that the sound, music, and theatre of tomorrow have a home today.

🔗 Explore our full case study here: https://amadeus-acoustics.com/projects/croatian-national-theatre

📰 Read the Telegram.hk feature here: https://www.telegram.hr/partneri/hnk2-tehnolosko-je-cudo-dosad-nevideno-na-hrvatskoj-kulturnoj-sceni-ovi-ljudi-otkrivaju-nam-detalje/

Photo: Lorenz Vogel©