Mahler, what a nice surprise!
I heard Philadelphia Orchestra once, in Philadelphia, Thanksgiving concert, 1960. Tchaikovsky violin concerto was part of the program, featuring Nathan Milstein.In the last movement, Milstein's bow began shedding, and whenever he had a second, he would reach over with his left hand and strip the loose ends. The first violinist stood next to him and offered his bow, Milstein rejected the offer and proceeded. When the piece ended, the crowd erupted in applause, and Milstein was so excited that he reached up to Ormandy (on his pedestal) and nearly dragged him over, as Ormandy was somewhat impaired (hips? maybe). The crowd gasped, and then resumed applause.Remember it like yesterday, that was 60 years ago.
I heard Philadelphia Orchestra once, in Philadelphia, Thanksgiving concert, 1960. Tchaikovsky violin concerto was part of the program, featuring Nathan Milstein.In the last movement, Milstein's bow began shedding, and whenever he had a second, he would reach over with his left hand and strip the loose ends. The first violinist stood next to him and offered his bow, Milstein rejected the offer and proceeded. When the piece ended, the crowd erupted in applause, and Milstein was so excited that he reached up to Ormandy (on his pedestal) and nearly dragged him over, as Ormandy was somewhat impaired (hips? maybe). The crowd gasped, and then resumed applause.Remember it like yesterday, that was 60 years ago.