Andy writes a very funny review of the audience at a concert he saw at Carnegie Hall. The concert was sponsored by MidAmerica Productions. Matt and I performed in a MidAmerica-sponsored concert at Carnegie Hall a few months ago, but Andy’s story is much more entertaining. Seems like the yokels take over Carnegie Hall whenever MidAmerica sponsors a concert there.
Related, from last week’s Times: At Carnegie Hall, All May Not Be as It Seems.
Aww, you linked me! I’m so flattered. I’m glad you thought the piece was funny; I was worried that it was just tooooo snotty. You totally called it, though: camera flashes and clapping between every movement. I mean, my goodness people, if the conductor’s arms are still up in the air and the strings still have their bow in position, IT’S NOT OVER.
Andy’s review was superbly written, and very funny! I can totally relate to his (and your) experience. Last fall I went to see the Vancouver Bach Choir and various international guest soloists perform Carmina Burana, which was amazing. Unfortunately they were coupled with several local highschool choirs singing prior to the main performance and during the intermission. This meant an additional viewing audience of scores of parental units who had obviously never set foot in the beautiful Orpheum Theatre in their lives. During a pause in the Apocaliptica, the guy sitting in front of me audibly asked his wife when the first period (hockey-speak) would be over!