The Royal Opera of Versailles relies on Robe for its lighting

in this space, member of the Versailles Palace, have been installed 40 Robe T2 profiles and 12 PosiProfiles TX1. These teams will be joined, shortly 10 ForteFresnels for front and main lighting.

The Royal Opera of Versailles is part of the famous Versailles Palace commissioned by King Louis XIV and has its own place in French history. Inaugurated in 1770, was designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel and is also known as Gabriel Theater. Augustin Pajou's interior decoration is almost entirely constructed of wood (for great acoustics) and painted with imitation marble technique.

After years of abandonment, the place was transformed by two more recent restorations: the main room with capacity for 1.200 people was redecorated in 1957 and the stage and machinery were renovated in 2009. Since then, has been hosting an annual program of baroque music concerts, operas and ballets.

More recently, Dress France delivered a significant lighting upgrade comprised of 40 profiles Dress T2 in two lots, an initial purchase of 30, followed by others 10 T2 profiles , who were followed by others 12 PosiProfiles TX1.

Marc Blanc, technical director of Château Versailles Shows, that organizes between 30 y 40 shows per year, all with different needs, explains that the need for greater flexibility and moving lights had been constantly growing. Besides, incoming productions frequently requested them, which caused a large budget to be spent on rent.

The usual technical supplier of the Royal Opera of Versailles was consulted, AudioScene, who they have worked with for several years, and he was asked for advice and opinion, as well as if I could help organize demonstrations with different brands. The options were reduced to two brands, one of which was Robe, and from there the T2 profile was selected.

Robe products have also been specified and installed in several opera houses around the world., with references in the Paris Opera, Vienna State, the state of Hungary and the Baltic in Poland.

Regarding color reproduction, They wanted to see him on the sets and in the skin costumes. The choice had to be fuente Led multiespectral. Nicolas Winkel, CEO of AudioScène, commented that the multispectral Led source combines red diodes, verdes, blue, whites and lime green to create a bright, crisp white that is superior to using subtractive color mixing methods that filter white light and reduce intensity.

Robe technology in this field adds colors and preserves luminous flux, so when it comes to mixing a specific color, The corresponding LEDs light up without filters. “This methodology offers greater precision ideal for the demanding requirements of theater and opera, where light quality is essential”, observa Shop.

T2 profiles also have excellent CRI (color rendering index) which guarantees a richness and “an exceptional natural quality of light”, Nicolas says., highlighting that Robe is currently the only manufacturer that offers this type of mobile light. “The choice of the T2 profile allowed us to renew the stock of equipment necessary for coverage on stage”, Marc says., adding that they have the “great support” of Robe Lighting France.

Los 12 PosiProfiles TX1 have been mounted on the upper side parts of the auditorium, without attachment or flight points, are placed on architectural targets, that present challenging angles and there is no room for the accessories to perform their 'dance’ calibration.

“The TX1 PosiProfile is packed with remarkable ingenuity”, says Marc, referring to the fact that it does not move during the calibration routine., which makes them ideal for this position.

They will be joined shortly 10 ForteFresnels for front and main lighting that will be delivered in the coming months. Nicolas explains that this model was chosen for its power (with flows of up to 50.000 lumens) and with the idea of ​​eventually replacing all older HMI sources, because they consume a lot of energy.

“Fortes are more powerful than the HMIs they replace, They are still just as quiet and have excellent light quality”, concludes Marc.