The auralization and the acoustic spatialization are topics widely under discussion in the latest decades, in line with the advancements of technology. The 3D virtual reconstruction of both natural and architectural environments represented an alternative methodology to the restrictions of the pandemic. As such, the employment of multichannel microphones and loudpeakers, characterised by a spherical array, are the tools that helped to develop the audio-video virtual reproduction of artistic performances. In this seminary, the innovative methodologies and their functionality in the field of acoustics are explained, with practical applications carried out in Roman theatres and amphitheatres. The architectural findings for the original-shaped Roman theatres launch a warning on the state of degradation of the existing ancient heritage buildings. A final soundscape reconstruction of the real life conducted by gladiators is briefly described with sounds.

Antonella Bevilacqua

Antonella Bevilacqua completed her master’s degree in Architecture and Construction Engineering at the University of Parma. In the same city, she completed a master’s degree in Music Performance – Saxophone, taken at the Conservatoire “Arrigo Boito”. After these experiences, she continued her studies in Acoustics and Noise Control at the London South Bank University (LSBU). The combination of technical and artistic knowledge is the basis on which Antonella developed her experience in different fields of acoustics, going from environmental noise assessment of refineries and large electric power stations to airports and railways stations. The real passion remains the room acoustics, especially applied to complex geometric volumes like opera theatres, ancient open-air theatres and concert halls. Her interest is now focused on the virtual reconstruction and auralization of historical places, as world heritage patrimony.