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 ...

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 ...

25th Season Spring Concert by the Harford Youth Orchestra and Harford String Orchestra at Edgewood High School on Saturday, Apr. 5. Edgewood High senior Timila Jonchhe plays the flute while performing ...

Conductor Klaus Mäkelä, right, and pianist Yunchan Lim during a concert with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on Dec. 18, 2025.

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 ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - An elegant sound fills the Faith Presbyterian Church, from the violins’ vibrant sounds to the cellos’ deep, velvety tones. It’s a talented group of musicians who make up ...

HUNTINGTON — The string section of the Tri-State Youth Orchestra will present a concert at 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, at New Baptist Church, 610 28th St. in Huntington. The orchestra members are string ...