The longest standing ovation in history lasted for 80 minutes and was for the Russian pianist Vladimir Horowitz after his performance at the Moscow Conservatory in 1926. His extraordinary performance left the audience in awe, leading to an outpouring of appreciation that lasted nearly an hour and a half.
Placido Domingo holds the world record for the longest ovation ever on the operatic stage: 101 curtain calls and 80 minutes of applause, in Vienna, after singing Otello on June 30, 1991.
Placido Domingo in 'Otello'Placido Domingo holds the world record for the longest ovation ever on the operatic stage: 101 curtain calls and 80 minutes of applause, in Vienna, after singing "Otello" on June 30, 1991.
The world's longest standing ovation occurred in Poland in 2013, lasting a remarkable 80 minutes and 1 second. The audience at the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition was showing their appreciation for a particularly moving performance.
The urban legend has it that the longest standing ovation lasted for 80 minutes and 101 curtain calls for Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo in Otello in Vienna on June 30, 1991.Frank Zappa got 20min and Pavarotti that got a lot of time too..
According to CBS News - After one performance of Otello, the audience gave Domingo 101 curtain calls and an 80-minute standing ovation. That's the world record for the longest standing ovation ever.
Placido Domingo in Otello Placido Domingo holds the world record for the longest ovation ever on the operatic stage: 101 curtain calls and 80 minutes of applause, in Vienna, after singing Otello on June 30, 1991.
Luciano Pavarotti2nd answerPlacido Domingo holds the record for the longest ovation in history; it lasted 80 minutes and he took 101 curtain-calls. This was in Vienna on 30 June, 1991 for the lead in Verdi's Otello.
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There are 80 minutes in 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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