Gleaned from the net, interested regional variations in how symphony
orchestra website instruct patrons:

   "Applause between movements can be seen as an encouraging
   sign of new and enthusiastic additions to the classical music
   fold." (Houston Symphony)

   "The audience does not applaud between movements of a piece."
   (NY Phil)

   "Thou shalt not applaud between movements of symphonies or
   other multisection works listed on the program." (Concert
   etiquette Commandment #9, Murray Symphony, Utah)

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