Hold your applause until the whole symphony, concerto, sonata or group is performed, or the whole song cycle is sung. If in doubt, you’re always safe not clapping. Advertisement.

Classical music fans have reason to be excited that the Los Angeles Opera production of Richard Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” -- the first opera in Wagner’s epic 15-hour, four-opera cycle ...

Dear Miss Manners: At a concert put on by an amateur choral group and orchestra, where my husband and I were quite impressed with the performance, a piece that had several movements was performed.

Address your etiquette questions to Miss Manners, in care of the Chicago Tribune, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill., 60611. Originally Published: November 4, 1994 at 1:00 AM CST Share this: ...

There is one way in which they can stand up for themselves and make some noise — or rather, not make some noise. If the ballerina tripped and you didn’t think she was particularly graceful, then don’t ...

It's a busy classical-music week around town. Along with the Netherlands Bach Choir at Town Hall Sunday (see accompanying story) we've got ...

LOS ANGELES – Pity applause, that’s how bad this season has become for the Huskies. On the way to a 0-8 start this season, Washington has been blown out a number of times, and now, in a new ...

Hold The Applause. By Brittney Andres. March 2, 2007 / 12:36 PM EST / CBS This column was written by CBS News Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith. So the general in charge of Walter Reed ...

CLEVELAND, Oh - Should you listen to instructions at graduations and hold your applause? Question: My daughter recently graduated from the 8th grade. In correspondence leading up to the graduation ...