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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The ballad was originally released in 1996 as part of the group's debut album 'Spice' Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has ...