Coming to you live from "Southbank Centre"

[Serial_Apologist]

Eh????


Oh, yeah -

Thank you.

[Flosshilde]

This has become rather off-topic, but I would venture to suggest that what you claim is something of an illusion in the actual act of performing, on the one hand, musical scores with convention stressing concentration on conductor and score; or, on the other, pop or rock music, where primitivisation of means and deification of the artists involved often precedes musical content and assumes a rallying point for purposes of mass manipulation. In both cases an element of distancing exists which a jazz or improvised music performance overcomes by virtue of the improvised element prioritising the unexpected and the unexpected a degree of attention on the part of audiences that is not required of predetermined performances, and in which creative spontaneous interactivity and elicited attention draws listeners into a co-determined musical conviviality that can actually inform the level of musicianship and spiritual fulfilment deriving therefrom in performance. As I am sure french frank would agree.

I've no doubt that she would, as she doesn't appear to appreciate the shared experience.

I, however, completely disagree. I assume that, if you were a performer, you wouldn't appreciate applause, even at the end of your performance?

[Serial_Apologist]

I've no doubt that she would, as she doesn't appear to appreciate the shared experience.

I, however, completely disagree. I assume that, if you were a performer, you wouldn't appreciate applause, even at the end of your performance?

I would be delighted, but surprised, Floss.

[french frank]

As I am sure french frank would agree.

And it might explain why a jazz concert doesn't appeal ...

OTOH, my musical memory is so poor that all performances have an element of surprise, even if I've heard the work several times before

[Serial_Apologist]

And it might explain why a jazz concert doesn't appeal ...

OTOH, my musical memory is so poor that all performances have an elemment of surprise, even if I've heard the work several times before

They probably do - if one listens properly.

[Flosshilde]

OTOH, my musical memory is so poor that all performances have an element of surprise, even if I've heard the work several times before

Rather like me reading Agatha Christie.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Only 3 days until they dismantle the "pop-up" studio.

[Old Grumpy]

Only 3 days until they dismantle the "pop-up" studio.

Yes, everything must end - but I must say I have quite enjoyed these two weeks, particularly the concentration on organ music.

OG

I'll get my flak jacket on the way out

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Yes, everything must end - but I must say I have quite enjoyed these two weeks, particularly the concentration on organ music.

OG

I'll get my flak jacket on the way out

Fair enough. But I hope Radio 3 will take a similar interest in the Liverpool Cathedral organ if that is refurbished.

[Flay]

Fair enough. But I hope Radio 3 will take a similar interest in the Liverpool Cathedral organ if that is refurbished.

I want them to bring their glass booth to Doncaster

I don't think it has been too bad, but I hope they don't repeat it for a long time.

It was annoying when they were slow to fade out the background chatter when starting to play music

[ardcarp]

They had a fabulous accordionist in the foyer earlier this week. Anyone remember her name?