Beethoven: A Multisensory Experience

Created by NEC theory professor Andrew Schartmann, Beethoven: A Multisensory Experience evolved as part of a faculty exercise to reimagine music education for new audiences.

This interactive exhibit, featured as part of the launch of The New England Conservatory Campaign for the Future of Music Education, uses cutting-edge technology to uncover Beethoven’s life as a pianist, composer, and cultural icon.

Step inside a painting Beethoven once admired and and unravel the myths surrounding his life. Move beyond the lecture hall and experience Beethoven like never before— through immersive VR, interactive games, active learning, and hands-on exploration.