Klarinet Archive - Posting 000241.txt from 1999/07

From: "Bob Yoon" <lebewohl@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] APPLAUSE
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1999 14:44:06 -0400

I know that at Bayreuth they most certainly hold by this. Maybe it's just a German or a European thing. With Mahler 9, I know that conductors hold up their hands for a minute or so longer in deference to the tradition, and then allows the audience to applaud. Someone mentioned Turandot. In Italy, I think at La Scala, they sometimes observe the anniversary of Puccini's death with a performance of Turandot ending on the very last note that Puccini wrote. Toscanini first did this. After the note, he walked out. No applause. I'm just stating what I know/what I've heard, not necessarily my opinion. Theoretically, I think it might be a good idea. Realistically, I think it's ridiculous to expect everyone to hold by this. I do recall someone telling me that on occasion, this tradition would be mentioned in the program guide when it was expected to be followed.

Bob Yoon

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