BBC R4 - Clappers

BBC R4 Documentary - 'Clappers - A History of Applause'

Presented by David Owen-Norris

Produced by Andrew Green

Broadcast January 28, 2003

Coded from tape at 128/44.1



Development of styles and traditions of applause.



Well up to Owen-Norris' fine standard of musical documentary.

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BBC Blurb

What is the etiquette when it comes to applauding at concerts? Mozart

approved when a Paris audience clapped while his music was in progress.

In Indian classical music and in flamenco, expressing approval during the

music - at the right moment - is fine. And at pop concerts, anything goes.



Pianist and broadcaster David Owen Norris examines how styles and

traditions of applause have developed down the centuries and in different

cultures, and speculates on the future of showing appreciation.