Viola player takes Royal Opera House to court over 'acoustic shock' allegedly suffered at rehearsals

A leading viola player who says his hearing was irreparably damaged by loud music during rehearsals has started a landmark case against the Royal Opera House in the UK.

In the first case of its kind, which could have major repercussions for live performance, Christopher Goldscheider claims he was exposed to unacceptable noise levels in the pit at the Covent Garden venue in 2012.