| I always talk to the audience between pieces on my recitals. Not only does it provide some rest, but it also simply creates a better rapport with the audience. The whole experience becomes more personal, sometimes we (both audience and performer) learn something from it, and it makes the audience feel as though they are part of something instead of watching something.
It's especially useful to spend a little time talking after a particularly emotional piece because both audience and performer usually aren't ready to move on right away. Talking also gives the performer a chance to calm his nerves a bit before jumping right into the next piece.
Good luck with your recital. Toot Suite is great fun to perform--time for me to pull that out again as well.
-keith
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Keith Thompson
Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra
Sheldon Theatre Brass Band
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