Miguel Muelle:

>>I wonder how those who play in the orchestras feel about this.  Do they
>>really appreciate being ovated (?) every time?  Would they like to see
>>some discernment and control, so that when people leap to their feet (as
>>I have done on some occasions) it truly means something?

People are very eager to leap to their feet after a concertante piece.

When it comes to symphonic music (i.e.  no soloist), people usually
remain in their seats.  The conductors have a hard time ;-).

"Mikael Rasmusson" <[log in to unmask]>