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Flowers would be very appropriate. It's what is traditionally given to the soloist and conductor (and the concertmaster as well) in any orchestra.

So yes, I would get them flowers for their opening night.

I've played in several orchestras. The appropriate time for giving a gift, like flowers, is after the concert is over - during the applause, give the flowers to the soloist and conductor.

As far as timing for giving the donation to the orchestra, that should be done before the concert begins. Just before the conductor and soloist enter stage, have someone go up to the podium and tell the audience about the gift you are giving - who it came from and how much it is.

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Flowers are the normal....If this were a more personal gift...a new baton....or a gift to his favorite charity...most performances that I've been to the gift is flowers !!!!!

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Frankly, as a soprano, I get sick of getting flowers all the time because they don't last long. One of the best gifts I was ever given as a soloist was a gift certificate to Tower Music (a really cool music store) where I could go and buy something for my collection. You might have such a store in your area or even a Borders Books like place. Everyone gives flowers... your gift will be remembered if it is out of the ordinary and shows you gave it some thought.

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i actually got my conductor one of those little metal welded conductor figures. have u ever seen them?
they sell them at some music stores and they're like little stick figure people, about 6 inches tall. they also make them holding instruments. im not sure about the costs...

and flowers are good, too.

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