♫ Episode #61 – Traditions and Etiquette in Classical Concerts – Applause, Encores, Curtain Calls, and the Bravo Guy

We ask Andy Doe why classical concerts have such rigid traditions and etiquette regarding audience reactions. And we discuss the Bravo Guy, present at concert halls around the world.

Note: We apologize that this episode runs a bit longer than usual, but it was too interesting and too much fun to cut.

This week’s guest:

• Andy Doe
• Proper Discord

Show notes:

• Murray Perahia and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, April 5, 2017
• András Schiff – Beethoven, the 32 Sonatas
• András Schiff – Encores After Beethoven
• In 27 Pieces: The Hilary Hahn Encores
• The rules for Hilary Hahn’s encore contest
• Alex Ross: Hold Your Applause: Inventing and Reinventing the Classical Concert (PDF)

Our next tracks:

• Kirk: DeJohnette Grenadier Medeski Scofield: Hudson
• Doug: The Suburbs: Hey Muse!

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Special Guest: Andy Doe.

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