Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Manuel Nägeli/Unsplash, FAL As the largest section of the orchestra, sitting front and centre of the stage performing memorable ...

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 ...

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, ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) 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 ...

THE Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's Beethoven Festival, which ended last week, was enjoyable for a host of reasons, ranging from the sublime music, to packed houses and some terrific performances. But ...

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 ...

Larry Butcher/For The Herald-Dispatch Beth Perry, from left, Emily Garrett and Rachel Lake pose for a photo following the Tri-State Youth Orchestra's String Section Concert on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.