The Los Angeles Philharmonic has launched the “VAN Beethoven” mobile tour, featuring the LA Phil’s new Orchestra VR virtual reality app. The “VAN Beethoven” customized truck will tour Los Angeles from Sept. 11 – Oct. 18, offering the opportunity to experience the first minutes of Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 5.” Gustavo Dudamel leads the virtual realty at Walt Disney Concert Hall in an immersive, 360-degree, 3D environment.

VAN Beethoven’s interior features carpet and seating from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. (photo by Kelle Ramsey)

Visitors will be welcomed aboard the customized “VAN Beethoven” truck, complete with carpet and seating from Walt Disney Concert Hall, where they’ll put on the Oculus headset and be virtually transported to the iconic venue. VAN Beethoven will visit diverse communities throughout Los Angeles, including parks, cultural festivals, museums and more.

“VAN Beethoven underscores the LA Phil’s dedication to expanding opportunities for access to the widest audience possible,” said Deborah Borda, President and CEO, Los Angeles Philharmonic. “Thanks to the remarkable Oculus virtual reality technology, we can introduce the magnificence of an orchestral performance throughout communities in Los Angeles as never before.”

The experience was shot on stage at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Cameras were placed in the orchestra, giving unparalleled access to one of the greatest orchestras in the world, playing perhaps the most famous piece of classical music in history.

The “VAN Beethoven” experience will be available as a free app called Orchestra VR in the Oculus and Samsung Gear VR app stores starting this month.

The schedule of tour stops is at LAPhil.com/VANBeethoven.