People give standing ovations way too often in classical concerts. Standing ovations should be reserved for a performance that was truly special and brilliantly done, amirite?

+204 People give standing ovations way too often in classical concerts. Standing ovations should be reserved for a performance that was truly special and brilliantly done, amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Maybe it's brilliantly done and special to the people giving the ovation. Just throwing that out there.

by Anonymous 14 years ago

I think of standing ovations as just courteous. If it was a good concert, you should stand up to show your appreciation; you're about to stand up and leave anyway. If it's an incredible performance, then obviously the conductor/performer will be applauded long enough to take several bows (not just 2), and sometimes the soloist will give an encore performance. This is enough to differentiate between good and great performances. If the audience doesn't stand up at all, it just feels awkward.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Do you know how much it sucks to not get a standing ovation? A lot.

by Anonymous 12 years ago