In Reply to: Blame it on Mahler?? posted by hesson11 on October 2, 2016 at 16:24:42:
Another aspect of making the classical repertoire and performances even MORE distant from
the masses. The snoottiness dropped on those who wish to clap (either in delight or awe)
at something as emotionally stirring as a musical performance is just another way for the
sophisticates (sniff) to keep themselves feeling that way.
It's human nature to respond to delight by clapping, why should it be frowned upon?
Now, whooping, that we can do without pretty much anytime, anywhere.
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination"-Michael McClure
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- 'Zactly!... - musetap 16:38:31 10/02/16 (0)