The orchestra consists of four main families of instruments: strings, woodwind, brass and percussion. There are plenty of ...

In 1957, she broke a major barrier as the first woman the Boston Symphony Orchestra hired for its string section — chosen over 14 men, the Globe reported.

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 ...

Watch Dolly Parton Perform a Stripped-Down Version of 'Jolene' — with a String Section! "Jolene's been on the prowl a long time, but she just got a makeover," the country legend tweeted of the ...

Looking down the line of archers during the competition is like seeing the string section of an orchestra getting ready to play a classical tune. The difference is, the bowstrings are lethal.

The post Liam Gallagher performs “Once” with a full string section on Fallon: Watch appeared first on Consequence of Sound. “Once” is perhaps the most reflective and powerful track on Why ...

The Toronto trio did not stick to the greatest hits on Saturday night. Instead, the band played most of 'Clockwork Angels,' its new album, and many selections from lesser-known '80s and '90s sets.

Oh Sees hit town over the weekend for a very special OCS show, featuring Brigid Dawson, a string section and the softer side of frontman John Dwyer. Focusing on last year’s pastoral Memory of a ...

The new material had been recorded with a string section, and they wanted to do the album justice by bringing an eight-piece string ensemble on the road.

Adam Green has announced the 2024 “Moping in Style” Tour, where he’ll be backed by a string section. So far there’s only one US show, happening at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom on March 7, which ...