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The history of listening experience - Part 1

What kind of movement would Mozart have expected from his audiences? What is the role of the conductor? Watch Hans T. Zeiner-Henriksen explain more.

Contemporary classical music listening is mostly sedentary and silent, with no spontaneous outburst or cheering from the audience. Has it always been like this? In this video Hans T. Zeiner-Henriksen presents a historical overview of the development of the classical music concert tradition.

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