Because we want to make sure all of our patrons enjoy an optimal listening environment, latecomers will be seated during a suitable pause in the performance rather than while the musicians are playing.

The history of applause at orchestra concerts is long and varied. There was a time when audiences were expected to applaud after every movement of a multi-movement work. More recently, applause has been withheld until the entire work is performed. At TSO, our policy is simple – if you want to say thanks, we are… Read more →