Heat and acoustics: The challenges of outdoor opera at Aix-en-Provence

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Thunderstorms, wind, sun, lack of reverberation: Confronted with the limitations of the Théâtre de l'Archevêché, the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence opera festival has turned to technology to make the experience more comfortable for both the audience and the musicians.