Cultural History of Applause Explored

A cultural history of applause is presented, noting practices like forced clapping under Stalin and the use of claqueurs by Emperor Nero, contrasting it with modern-day ovations for opera singers.

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fazGerman31d ago

Geschichte des Applauses: Zwangsklatschen gab es nicht nur unter Stalin

Kaiser Nero heuerte einst Claqueure an. Heute erhalten Opernsänger manchmal über eine Stunde Beifall – wovon Politiker wiederum nur träumen können. Judith Pietreck erzählt die Kulturgeschichte des Applauses.

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