Originally posted by Hornspieler
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I recall being at the world premiere of Peter Maxwell Davies' Symphony at the Royal Festival Hall. It was played by the Philharmonia conducted by Simon Rattle. At one point a gentleman wearing dark glasses, who had been seated in the percussion section walked quietly over to the tubular bells and on a signal from Rattle appeared to have a small fit on bells with his mallet. As he returned to the safety of his colleagues, he raised his eyebrows & shrugged

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