Traditions
Before the Printed Programme: How Concerts Shared Their Music
Before the printed programme, audiences relied on familiar music and local customs. See how those clues can make your…
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Traditions
The histories and conventions that continue to inform concert music.
Our way of hearing
Listen for the choices
A performance is made of decisions: some plainly heard, others felt in the music's pace and direction. We help curious listeners find words for both.