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When Franz Liszt performed, the audience got so caught up in the moment that it would applaud and cheer after every movement. Sometimes people would even clap during the performance. Liszt then might start to improvise and work the crowd like a Vegas performer. Nowadays such behavior would be unthinkable. But should it be? In a recent article for the Huffington Post, Richard Dare, the CEO and managing director of the Brooklyn Philharmonic, argued that classical concerts have become too devoid of such spontaneity. Audiences are stifled by ritual and protocol, he said, and are afraid of clapping between movements and attracting the scorn of fellow patrons. Dare's article, "The Awfulness of Classical Music Explained," was widely shared on social media and unleashed hundreds of comments.
Previous episodes
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127 - Should Audiences be 'Allowed' to Clap Whenever They Want?Wed, 20 Jun 2012
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126 - How Crowdfunding is Connecting Classical Musicians with CashMon, 11 Jun 2012
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125 - Variations on a Theme of Protest: Where are the Great Political Pieces?Sat, 2 Jun 2012
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124 - You Paid How Much for That Ticket?Mon, 21 May 2012
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123 - Judging Music by the Rules of Sport: Can Competitions Identify New Talent?Sun, 29 Apr 2012
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122 - Freelance Musicians See Jobs Dwindle. Will Audiences Notice?Sat, 14 Apr 2012
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121 - Attraction or Annoyance? Orchestras Invite Audiences to Use Their SmartphonesWed, 28 Mar 2012
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120 - A Composer is Accused of 'Theft.' But Did Originality Ever Really Exist?Tue, 6 Mar 2012
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119 - An Uncertain Song for New York's Cabaret SceneWed, 22 Feb 2012
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118 - Why Old, Expensive Violins Are Not Always BestThu, 2 Feb 2012
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117 - Hitting the Right Note in China: The Arts and CensorshipMon, 23 Jan 2012
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116 - Evancho Raises Stark Questions about Child Stars and Their ParentsThu, 5 Jan 2012
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115 - Puccini with Popcorn: Arts Organizations Battle for the Big ScreenFri, 9 Dec 2011
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114 - Voices From On High: Countertenors to ColdplayFri, 18 Nov 2011
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113 - Wagner's Ring of Anti-Semitism: Can the Artist Be Separated From His Art?Fri, 4 Nov 2011
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112 - Occupy the Concert Hall? How Arts Donations Ignore Poor, Ethnically DiverseTue, 18 Oct 2011
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111 - For Conductors, Is Tyranny a Thing of the Past?Tue, 4 Oct 2011
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110 - What's a Performing Arts Executive Worth?Thu, 15 Sep 2011
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109 - Artists' Concert Attire: Can Sexy Be Serious Too?Thu, 18 Aug 2011
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108 - The Death of Borders and the Future of Classical RetailWed, 27 Jul 2011
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107 - Rating City Opera's Plan For SurvivalWed, 13 Jul 2011
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106 - The State of Pops Concerts: Where Light Meets LiteThu, 23 Jun 2011
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105 - New York City Opera: Where Does It Go From Here?Thu, 26 May 2011
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104 - American Orchestras Face the MusicFri, 18 Mar 2011
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103 - Confronting the SystemWed, 2 Mar 2011
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102 - Black Classical Musicians Rewriting the OddsThu, 17 Feb 2011
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101 - Ten Greatest Composers: Beyond the Usual SuspectsFri, 21 Jan 2011
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100 - Arias in the Arena: Are Sporting Events Good for Opera?Wed, 2 Jul 2014
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99 - Met's <em>Klinghoffer</em> Cancellation Reignites Old DebatesThu, 26 Jun 2014
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98 - When Art and Sensitivity Clash: The 'Klinghoffer' Broadcast CancellationThu, 19 Jun 2014
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97 - Behind Richard Strauss's Murky Relationship with the NazisThu, 5 Jun 2014
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96 - Can Cleveland Really Attract the Country's Youngest Orchestra Audience?Thu, 29 May 2014
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95 - Orchestras Move at Adagio Pace in Hiring Black and Latino MusiciansThu, 22 May 2014
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94 - What's Gone Wrong with Encores?Thu, 15 May 2014
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93 - Orchestras Issue Their Own Recordings: Vanity or Good P.R.?Thu, 8 May 2014
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92 - Colorado Symphony Sparks Up a Concert Series for Marijuana UsersWed, 30 Apr 2014
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91 - Ivory Ban Good for Elephants, a Headache for MusiciansThu, 24 Apr 2014
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90 - As Record Store Day Returns, Where Can Classical Buyers Shop?Thu, 17 Apr 2014
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89 - Are American Orchestras ‘Blatantly Ignoring’ American Music?Thu, 10 Apr 2014
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88 - San Diego Opera Crisis Underscores Need for Fresh Business ModelsThu, 3 Apr 2014
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87 - Soprano Sharleen Joynt on Resuming an Opera Career After Reality TV's 'The Bachelor'Thu, 27 Mar 2014
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86 - In a Rough Job Market, More Conservatories Stress Business SkillsThu, 20 Mar 2014
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85 - Can Gustavo Dudamel and El Sistema Navigate Venezuela's Upheaval?Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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84 - With NYC School Reforms, a Plan for Arts Programs?Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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83 - Vienna Philharmonic: Facing its Nazi Past But Struggling with DiversityThu, 27 Feb 2014
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82 - 'Japan's Beethoven': Understanding the Ghost Composer ScandalThu, 13 Feb 2014
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81 - Russia's Classical Stars Expected at Sochi Olympics Opening CeremonyWed, 5 Feb 2014
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80 - Classical Commercials: Can Gounod Sell Shampoo? Actually, Yes.Thu, 30 Jan 2014
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79 - Rebounding Minnesota Orchestra is 'Still Mad at Itself'Thu, 23 Jan 2014
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78 - The Puzzling Revival of the Vinyl LPThu, 16 Jan 2014
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