A violist arrived a few minutes late for the first rehearsal of the church’s annual performance of Handel’s Messiah. He unpacked his instrument, rosined his bow, and turned his attention to the conductor.
The conductor asked, “Would you like a moment to tune?”
The violist stared at him in bemusement. “Why?” he said. “Isn’t it the same as last year?”
If it ain't Baroque... 
Funny because there are baroque-performed recordings of The Messiah that are noticeably lower in pitch than modern instrument recordings because of the tunings.
Posted by Chris McGovern | December 8, 2011, 9:16 amSee? Yuri is actually way ahead of us all, which is why we should stop being mean to him.
Posted by Jenn | December 8, 2011, 11:29 amYuri Bashmet! His autograph signature with the bass clef is where Hilary Hahn got her idea to use the treble one for hers!
Posted by Chris McGovern | December 8, 2011, 11:38 amYup, that’s why the little viola guy up there is named Yuri. 😀
Posted by Jenn | December 8, 2011, 11:43 amOh! Cool, I had no idea you called him that! Hi Yuri! #wavingatcartoon
Posted by Chris McGovern | December 8, 2011, 11:48 am