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aka Bel - A87832164 Started conversation Dec 4, 2008
a lot of choir, orchestra and audience, but from what you write it's well worth it.
If ever I should find myself in Dublin in Advent I'll make sure to go there. 
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Gnomon - time to move on Posted Dec 4, 2008
It's not too much to ask of the performers, but clearly some of the audience find it a bit long. The performance starts at 8, and the Hallelujah Chorus is sung at about 10. A lot of people leave at that point, although there's still another half hour of music to go.
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aka Bel - A87832164 Posted Dec 4, 2008
Maybe you need some disclaimer at the beginning, announcing that the Hallalujah Chorus isn't *quite* the ending of the Messiah?
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Gnomon - time to move on Posted Dec 4, 2008
A lot of people come because it is a charity event, and they're not really that interested. They enjoy the music, but tire after 2 hours. It upsets some people in the choir, but it doesn't worry me. The ones that stay are the ones who really want to listen.
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aka Bel - A87832164 Posted Dec 4, 2008
Oh, OK, I see. But doesn't people leaving bring a lot of disruption and noise?
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Gnomon - time to move on Posted Dec 4, 2008
Not from where I'm standing it doesn't.
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