Experiencing this concert in VR is actually better than being there

As the rush to create content for the Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR virtual reality devices enters full swing, there's an important question: What's the difference between a virtual reality experience and a 360-degree video?

For the answer, look no further than the Los Angeles Philharmonic's new VR experience, which puts you in the middle of a performance by the orchestral group. It goes beyond simple panoramic video and delivers a truly immersive music experience

Created to coincide with the organization's "Immortal Beethoven" event in October, the app sits the viewer right behind conductor Gustavo Dudamel — the best seat in the virtual house. Recorded at the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dudamel leads the orchestra in a stirring rendition of Beethoven's well-known Fifth Symphony Read more...