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The music is only part of the story

Active Concert Review looks at what happens between the notes: how performers shape a phrase, how a programme finds its flow, and where a listener might place their ears.

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  1. How do you hear phrase endings at a concert?
  2. What makes an ending feel complete or open?
  3. Why does the release matter more than silence alone?
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