Deryk Barker [[log in to unmask]] wrote:

>Gene Halaburt ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
>
>>The habit of giving every performance and performer, no matter how
>>mediocre, a "standing ovation,"
>
>But, as Peter pointed out, the standing ovation is not (or certainly was
>not 35 years ago) common in England.

On this topic I must say I was disappointed when I at a live concert in
which a duo concertante was played started applausing after the first
movement because I liked the love with which the violinist played.  People
looked embarrassed and a helpful soul who sat behind me said to his
neighbour "There are two movements left".  For gods sake:  if it is good,
applause, and is it really good stand up and express your joy loudly, and
is it bad, sit down and shut up, and shout "boooh" if it is really bad!!!
I mean it:  the engagement is the only thing the musicians are there for.
And that should go for the audience too!

Mats Norrman
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