For pieces that call for it, there is usually only one. Some larger scale works, such as Mahler symphonies, might use two.
I think 4-6 double bass are used
The Double Bass.
Usually there are no baritones in an orchestra.
London Symphony Orchestra Philharmonia Orchestra Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The Halle Orchestra and maybe many others
There are usually 40 to 60 performers in an orchestra.
There were over 100 instruments in the romantic orchestra. These included: piccolo, double basson, trombones, tuba, bass clarinet, cornet, English horn, harps, trumpets, violins, violas, cellos, double basses, flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassons and timpani.
Christophe Bassons was born on 1974-06-10.
I think 4-6 double bass are used
yes
The Double Bass.
Usually there are no baritones in an orchestra.
it depends on the orchestra
There are usually no mandolins in an orchestra.
London Symphony Orchestra Philharmonia Orchestra Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The Halle Orchestra and maybe many others
The cast of Music on the Double - 1953 includes: Marion Colby as Herself - Band Vocalist Ralph Flanagan as Himself - Orchestra Leader (and his orchestra)
Because the double bass is the largest instrument in the orchestra.
There are usually 40 to 60 performers in an orchestra.