Finally something worth reading in the NY Times

A standing ovation to this piece in the NY Times, which discusses the tragic abuse of the once noble standing ovation. Hear, hear! This past weekend, a friend and I went to a performance of the Messiah. It was a competent performance, but no more. Nonetheless at the end, people throughout the hall rocketed to their feet like frightened quail, making the standing ovation the most energetic part of the performance.