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The concertmaster (from the German Konzertmeister), first chair [1] (U.S.) or leader [2] (U.K.) is the principal first violin player in an orchestra (clarinet or oboe in a concert band). After the conductor , the concertmaster is the most significant leader in an orchestra , symphonic band or other musical ensemble .
In addition to leading the section, principal players are responsible for playing any solos written for that voice in a given musical score. The principal first violin is called the concertmaster (or "leader" in the UK) and is considered the leader of not only the string section, but of the entire orchestra, subordinate only to the conductor.
Peter Otto, center, the Nashville Symphony’s new concertmaster, stands facing the crowd during the performance of "Encanto" Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
Concert pitch is the pitch reference to which a group of musical instruments are tuned for a performance. Concert pitch may vary from ensemble to ensemble, and has varied widely over time. The ISO defines international standard pitch as A440, setting 440 Hz as the frequency of the A above middle C. Frequencies of other notes are defined ...
This weekend will be an historic one for the Lexington Philharmonic.
Masur's MSO tenure began with 2019-'20 season. He has guided the orchestra through the pandemic and the opening of its new concert hall.
A concert performance or concert version is a performance of a musical theater or opera in concert form, typically [1] without set design or costumes, and mostly without theatrical interaction between singers.
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