The European Union has banned the live performance of Beethoven and Mozart--almost.

• Author: Oliver, Charles
• Position: Brickbats - Noise control regulations - Brief Article

The European Union has banned the live performance of Beethoven and Mozart--almost. If proposed workplace regulations are enacted, musicians say it will be impossible to play orchestral works. At issue is a rule limiting noise in the workplace to 83 decibels. A single trumpet can hit 130 decibels. "This...