A solution to the applause between movements issue?

[EnemyoftheStoat]

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/oct/02/manchester-student-union-to-replace-clapping-with-jazz-hands

[Stanfordian]

https://www.theguardian.com/society/...ith-jazz-hands

Well that's one way I guess. Recently I heard one wag say the best way is to give an electric shock through the seat to those who clap.

[Beef Oven!]

Well that's one way I guess. Recently I heard one wag say the best way is to give an electric shock through the seat to those who clap.

Wouldn't work in the Proms Arena.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Self control is a better bet.

Failing that - the stocks.

[Stanfordian]

Wouldn't work in the Proms Arena.

Well in that case I favour a Ducking Stool!

On the other hand I don't listen to or attend the Proms; so they can clap all they like.

[Serial_Apologist]

Well in that case I favour a Ducking Stool!

There used to be a fountain...

[cloughie]

There used to be a fountain...

Respighi had more than one!

[Serial_Apologist]

Respighi had more than one!

But it is only the Albert Hall's architecture that is "Romanesque".

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Well in that case I favour a Ducking Stool!

On the other hand I don't listen to or attend the Proms; so they can clap all they like.

No. The stocks makes clapping impossible.

[Stanfordian]

No. The stocks makes clapping impossible.

How about throwing cabbages at clappers. It seems to have magical powers with Steve Bruce getting the sack so soon after a cabbage was thrown.

[Serial_Apologist]

No. The stocks makes clapping impossible.

You'll get pilloried for advocating them!

[Bryn]

Self control is a better bet.

Failing that - the stocks.

A stock response there. Show some self-control, and due respect to those following an older tradition than your own.

[cloughie]

But it is only the Albert Hall's architecture that is "Romanesque".

Maybe they’re pining for another one!

[richardfinegold]

Last Saturday someone yelled and clapped vigorously after the first movement of Scherezade. Muti glanced up with a withering glare at the offender that silenced them completely and then made a gesture that seemed to say, If you came here to hear yourself perform, be my guest; if you came to hear us play, be respectful.” The offender was silent the rest of the evening

[Stanfordian]

Last Saturday someone yelled and clapped vigorously after the first movement of Scherezade. Muti glanced up with a withering glare at the offender that silenced them completely and then made a gesture that seemed to say, If you came here to hear yourself perform, be my guest; if you came to hear us play, be respectful.” The offender was silent the rest of the evening

This tenancy for some to yell loudly at the conclusion of a work especially after a quiet ending can really spoil the atmosphere or break the spell. But I suppose we all have our individual ways of showing appreciation.