Why orchestra performers wear black?
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Chad
Slender Hobbit
from RTE Orchestras:
This follows from a tradition dating back centuries when it was appropriate to wear evening dress after 6pm. The tradition has remained with classical musicians as it often fits the environment where the music is being performed. It also provides uniformity amongst the musicians and prevents visual distractions for the audience, allowing the music to remain the core focus. The musicians sometimes wear less formal attire for lunchtime or teatime concerts, and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra dresses according to the programme - for instance, wearing all-black instead of formal wear for pop or jazz concerts.
This follows from a tradition dating back centuries when it was appropriate to wear evening dress after 6pm. The tradition has remained with classical musicians as it often fits the environment where the music is being performed. It also provides uniformity amongst the musicians and prevents visual distractions for the audience, allowing the music to remain the core focus. The musicians sometimes wear less formal attire for lunchtime or teatime concerts, and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra dresses according to the programme - for instance, wearing all-black instead of formal wear for pop or jazz concerts.
Itchy
Angry Amoeba
Tim Salmon?
I'd take batting lessons from him, maybe…
Dunno Tim Salmon..explain. Plus I am drunk so let us not get too simple?
frunobulax
Gak Pernah Cukup!
if you like Bill Nighy, this movie is great
Itchy
Angry Amoeba
Well maybe we should be talking tom finney if we are talking about locl heroes, or big it up?Tim Salmon played professional baseball, along with Steve Trout and Kevin Bass