Posted by Aubrey Foard on October 24, 2000 at 23:15:23:
In Reply to: Music and joy posted by Joe Baker on October 24, 2000 at 23:05:59:
Hmm... interesting comment. Is it possible your mistaking boredom for strict professionalism? Anytime I play in an orchestra (and this goes for most professionals I see) I keep a very straight face and give the music my complete focus, saving the joyous expression for the applause following the performance.