Of the four instruments represented in a modern symphony orchestra string section — violin, viola, cello and contrabass — the cello is the most versatile. In a traditional ensemble context, whether ...

As the largest section of the orchestra, sitting front and centre of the stage performing memorable melodies, it’s easy for violinists to steal the limelight. Ask any violinist why there are so many ...

Fans have grabbed some of the prime grass seats in front of the Cleveland Orchestra two hours before the show, getting ready for the Star Spangled Spectacular in Public Square in downtown Cleveland, ...

Sir Edward Elgar’s “Introduction and Allegro for Strings” is not for the faint of heart. In fact, Elgar made it a point to write a piece so physically and technically taxing that it would showcase the ...

SAGINAW, MI — The Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra will host open auditions for multiple string section positions for its 2025-26 season, offering opportunities for musicians to join one of mid-Michigan ...

While rising through male-dominated orchestras decades ago, cellist Winifred Mayes wore flat-heeled shoes to blind auditions in which screens hid musicians’ identities from judges. She reasoned that ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Members of the Cleveland Orchestra string section had the honor of playing the national anthem at the Cleveland Indians 2017 home opener on Tuesday at Progressive Field. The sellout ...

The Tri-State Youth Orchestra String section begins its performance season Thursday, Sept. 3, in the basement of the ARTS Renaissance Center on 8th Street in Huntington. Orchestra director Ron Caviani ...

The KSO string section present the music of Bartok alongside Nokuthula Ngwenyama’s “Primal Message”. Concertmaster William Shaub and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra string section present the music ...

The beautiful change of scenery, as the fall dazzles us with its splendor, reminds us it is the time of season to return to well-laid rituals. I believe it comes from the years of experience we all ...

Few violists are born. Most have the instrument thrust upon them. In fact, the viola -- the overlooked stepchild of the orchestra’s string section -- is rarely studied as a first instrument at all.