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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aiken Civic Orchestra has two upcoming concerts featuring just strings. On Sunday, March 19, the Aiken Civic Orchestra will perform a concert titled Sensational Strings at 7 p.m. at St. John's United ...

When mellow cellos harmonized the “Baby Shark” theme, giggles of surprise and recognition rippled across the concert hall. When the bold trombone section grooved along on Neil Diamond’s “Sweet ...