Oman and the World: A Musical Journey
Royal Opera House, Oman
2022
Taking you from the resonances of the natural world to the pinnacle of human musical endeavour
‘Oman and the World: A Musical Journey’ is a permanent exhibition for the Royal Opera House Muscat House of Musical Arts. The exhibition is a world class visitor attraction – the heart of the new Muscat cultural district.
As Exhibition Designers, 59 have created a wealth of compelling and intuitive exhibits and experiences throughout the 850m2 space, incorporating cutting edge interactive technology with captivating content and arresting architectural design. The exquisitely realised exhibition charts the story of music in a rich and immersive journey from sounds appearing in nature, through the science and techniques of instrumentation, to the role music plays in our societies and inside each of us.
Opened June 2022
The Royal Opera House Muscat, Oman
Immersive Spaces
Nature
An immersive space exploring sound and the natural world
Oud Room
A duet between performer and instrument maker
Performance
The finale space allows you to step inside an orchestra and experience the sound like you’ve never heard it before.
Interactivity
Instrument plinth
Explore the science of sound through different families of instruments
Participation
A communal drumming experience celebrating rhythms from around the world
Location
The spectacular Royal Opera House Muscat where the exhibition is located
Transforming the shell
Images of the site before work on the exhibition commenced
Narrative and spatial concept
The exhibition is experienced in two Acts: the Science of Sound and the Culture of Music
Graphic concept
Design motifs interwoven through information panels and interactive displays
Material finishes
Every detail of the exhibition space was meticulously considered in order to emphasise the narrative thread of the exhibition throughout the visitor's journey
Credits
Produced by
The Royal Opera House Muscat
Curated by
Tom Nelson for ROHM
59 Team
Project Director
Lysander Ashton
Lead Video and Content Designer
Tom Wexler
Lead Architectural Designers
Daniel Liston
Cristina Salvi
Lead Graphics Designer
Dale Croft
Executive Producer
Richard Slaney
Producer
Ben Hosford
Technical and Production Manager
James Roxburgh
Assistant Producer
Hope Delicata
Sound Design & Acoustic Consultancy
Coda to Coda
Lighting Design
DHA Designs
Cost Consultant
Fraser Randall
AVL Supply & Installation
Mustafa Sultan Security & Communications Systems Co. LLC
Video Designers
Dale Croft
Felix Green
Real Time Designer
Laurien Ash
Developers
Felix Faire
Chris Plant
Matt Murton
Jack Heriz-Smith
Video & Digital Content Team
Jason Devine
Max Italiaander
Nicol Scott
Ed Saunders
Lawrence Watson
Jarek Radecki
Graham Keith
Simran Phull
Edd Stockton
Matt Taylor
Jamie McComb
Hanna Schrage
Annie Tadne
Graphics Assistants
Aimee Stroud
Hanna Schrage
Graphics Arabic Consultant
Areej Khan
Illustrator
Kate Munday
Architectural Designers
Asha Pandit
Claudia Fragoso
Hannah Rosenberg
Matthew Wreglesworth
Melanie Sourisseau
Ayanna Blair-ford
Project Manager & Technical Liaison
Richard Williamson
System Programmer
Chris Dunkin
Technical Assistant
Richard Wells
Lighting Programmer
Paul Walmsley
Technical Tea
Jamie Gadney
Iain Syme
Graham Keith
Jay Mayer
Producing Assistant
Ellen Kenyon-Peers
Exhibition Photography
© ROHM / Khalid al Busaidi