Beautiful performance, distracted by choking
by Stop snack sales on 5/2/23DeVos Performance Hall - Grand RapidsIn my decades of symphony-going, this was by far the most memorable. Incredible conducting, beautiful, swelling music, and a patron who couldn't stop shoveling snacks into his mouth. You could hear his chewing, the packaging of his snacks, and hitting his teeth. At some point, the choking began and went on for MINUTES. It is the most uncomfortable symphony experience I have ever had. The patron didn't even bother getting up, just continued to choke. Family members ignored him, and they had liquids they could have provided. Made for a very unpleasant experience. Therefore, snacks should be banned. Drinks are fine.