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They Took An Orchestra, Made Them Each Eat A Hot Chili Pepper, And Then Had Them Play.

They Took An Orchestra, Made Them Each Eat A Hot Chili Pepper, And Then Had Them Play. April 1, 2023Leave a comment

What would compel conductor Claus “Chili” Pilgaard of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra to have his musicians eat a chili pepper mid-performance to *Tango Jalouise* and complete the piece afterwards? Probably to create the reaction of watery eyes, red faces, and comical body language, a contrast to the poise expected of the classical musicians.

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