Concert etiquette, customs and traditions

[pianoplayjl]

Hi guys

After starting the 'encores' thread I wondered if there are any other concert etiquettes and traditions that exist or used to exist.
The only one that I know of is when a pianist finishes the last piece he/she stands up and bows to the audience. But that is obvious, that is part of manners. Any others? Perhaps even etiquette that you assosciate with specific pianists.

JL

[korlock]

One thing that I have noticed A LOT Is that after finishing and bowing, many pianistswill shake the hands of the first couple of musicians sitting close to them. They are most likely soloists or "first chair" musicians.

[korlock]

correction they do this before they bow. They also shake the conductors hand obviously.

[teosoleil]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Martha Argerich hug the conductor on a few occasions?

[korlock]

Yes it is common and acceptable for the pianist to hug/kiss(on the cheek) the conductor.

[rachmaninoff_forever]

Yes it is common and acceptable for the pianist to hug/kiss(on the cheek) the conductor.

Lol what if they made out on the stage!

I know that for encores, you bow, walk off, come back on, bow, play, bow walk off, and keep doing the same thing.  It doesn't really sound that bad but if you're in the royal Albert hall and you have to walk up those looooong stairs, it's tiring lol.