> > An orchestra over here was denied permission to perform the 1812 > Overture > because the hall's health and safety officer was concerned that > the cannon > effects might precipitate heart attacks in the audience. >
I remember a story my parents once told me of a performance of 1812 they played in about 40 years ago, in Brent Town Hall in London. Cannon and mortar effects were banned as a result of a local bye-law prohibiting explosive materials inside the building. A microphone for the PA system was placed inside one of the timps instead! Regards Jonathan West _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
