[Dixielandjazz] Audience Noise During Concerts

[James O'Briant]

Steve Barbone wrote:

> ... here are some other views about "Silence" 
> during Classical performances.

A few years ago I read part of an interview with one of the prominent
orchestral conductors -- I forget which one.  

He was asked, "What do you think when some of the people clap between
movements of a symphony or concerto?" 

He replied, "I think, 'Great! There are new people here!'"

Jim O'Briant
Gilroy, CA
Tuba & Leader, The Zinfandel Stompers