I agree entirely that this is unseemly and rude behavior, to the performers, who might just want to play an encore, and to the rest of the audience. One might expect this of students, one does not expect it of supposedly mature, chamber music audiences. Ozawa Hall comes to mind. The lack of a first rate lead violin and Dr. Berkenblit's caveats about the Marsalis piece notwithstanding, this was a most worthwhile afternoon of chamber music. The venue for this series is a beautiful little Episcopal church on Route 9 near the intersection of Route 308.
Lighting needs improvement, as newcomers stumble around in the dark, looking for an entrance.
As a group, the Lark is simply not ready for prime time, not for Beethoven, Brahms, et al. This was also a relatively light program, at least in the 1st half, and I came away half full. Overall, a good half-concert experience this night. Haydn's Trio in A, Hob. 66, and Schubert's Trio in E-flat, Op. 100, D. 929.