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

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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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