Winzenried’s article discusses the pros and cons of Internet2 long-distance learning introducing the conducting master class given by New World Symphony Music Director Michael Tilson Tohomas in Miami to a student Donato Cabrera conducting Chamber Sinfonia of Manhattan School of Music in New York in Oct. 2001. Christianne Orto of MSM says that it was almost in synch although not completely so, because of the delay of 500 milliseconds. Winzenried says that Internet2 is focusing not only on speed but also on “quality of service.” She reports that there were a few glitches during the class, however she concludes that the instruction and music flowed freely.New World Symphony Director of Information Technology Tom Snook says that Internet2 will never replace a live performance, with which I agree, although I have not yet experienced the quality of Internet2. Who adjusts the subtly of different sound levels and how do we make sure that both sides have the same or close sound effect? What if one side is in a drier concert hall than the other one?
Winzenried explains that Internet2 is beneficial to musicians with heavy schedule. However, due to transmission delays performers from different locations are unable to truly rehearse together. The cost of using Internet2 is also a problem and users have to offer many long-distance events to defray it.
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