They do! Once you play something enough you can basically do it by memory, but the pieces have so many moving parts that it's important to keep your place with everyone. Plus pieces can be LONG and there is a huge chance of stumbling and getting off if you don't have something to keep you on time
figgednewton t1_j994wwn wrote
Reply to Why don't classical musicians memorize their music? by samh748
They do! Once you play something enough you can basically do it by memory, but the pieces have so many moving parts that it's important to keep your place with everyone. Plus pieces can be LONG and there is a huge chance of stumbling and getting off if you don't have something to keep you on time