Classical Classroom Short: Dis-concerted

What's it like to be a classical music novice at a classical music performance? Host Dacia Clay goes to a rock show and a classical concert and compares the experiences. The parallels are telling. The disparities are despairing. What's the deal?? We hope you'll become part of this discussion! Email your concert experiences to [email protected]. PS, To read more about the history of applause at classical concerts, check out this essay by Alex Ross: "Applause: A Rest Is Noise Special Report."