Curtain and Proscenium at La Scala

The curtain is a time instrument. It modulates anticipation and release.

🎛️ Framing Effects

• Proscenium aperture: Controls sound spill and sight cohesion.
• Curtain weight: Affects closing tempo and visual cadence.

The stage sees the audience as a single listening body.

[^closing]: Mechanical notes detail curtain movement speeds across eras.

🧭 Aperture & Release

• Proscenium control: Tunes sound spill to stalls and boxes.
• Curtain cadence: Sets emotional tempo.

📊 Mechanics & Timing

❓ FAQ

• Why heavy curtains? Weight gives dignity and control.
• Does aperture change sound? Yes—it shapes projection.

✅ Key Takeaways

• Curtain and frame compose time.
• Geometry is audience psychology.