According to legend, King George II of England rose to his feet when the Hallelujah Chorus was sung. Following protocol his subjects rose up as well. Thus began the tradition of audiences around the world rising during the Hallelujah performace. There are many speculations as to why the king stood or if he even stood at all. The Bangkok Combined Choir is composed of volunteer singers of around twenty nationalities. Every year in December, the choir performs Handel's Messiah. I sang once. (pure luck: there was no audition in 2000) Rehearsals got me thinking of the tradition of standing when the Hallelujah Chorus is sang. I googled what people have to say and my today is a list of opinions about audience decorum during the chorus: 1. The Hallelujah Chorus is like an anthem for the church. Whenever you hear it you are supposed to stand up. 2. Standing for the Hallelujah Chorus just interrupts the performance. 3. People should not be taught that they need to stand up at a certain time ...
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Lovely pfoto ;)
Its beautiful in your country :)
Is it now autumn by you
(so looks the tree) ??
By us is it now spring but I have my winterclothes on.. LOL
Today 14C :(
Many greetz Anya
purrss Kareltje
Very nice:)
Happy WW!
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Cindy O
It is green! :)
@ Anya, Thailand has only 2 seasons: wet and dry, This was taken around spring in your country, and I would be wearing the same too, maybe more if I were there. I did during spring in the UK :-)
@ Cindy OFarrell, Sawadee ka from Thailand :)
@ Jams O Donnell, charming - i think so too :)
@ Indrani, very smart! cheers!!!