The Clarinet was introduced to the orchestra in the Classical period, popularised by Mozart, who took a strong liking to the new instrument. There were, however, earlier versions (chalumeaux) which were not as popular or loud.
The piano has never (or rarely) been part of the orchestra, although it has appeared as a solo instrument with the orchestra from around the middle of the eighteenth century onwards.
There are works in which the piano is part of the percussion section. A notable example is Stravinsky's Ballet Petroushka. When this is the case, the piano is placed behind the strings on the left, next to the standard percussion. This trend started in the early 20th century.
I attended a concert of the Berlin Phil at rhe philharmonie in September 2004. It was billed as a celebration of 300 years of the clarinet becoming an orchestral instrumnet.
Strings first dominated the orchestra in terms of number in the court of Louis XIV in the 18th C
In the 20th centure. About 13 years ago.
The medieval ages
The violin is the highest instrument in a string orchestra. The violins are divided into two sections (1st violins and 2nd violins), the 1st violins usually play the tune and play higher than the 2nd violins. However, the piccolo is the highest instrument in a full orchestra. The difference between a string orchestra and a full orchestra is that the string orchestra has only stringed instruments while a full orchestra has strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
Yes.
Violins! I am a keen violinist, and violins are the main instruments played in an orchestra closely followed by cellos and violas.
Violins are typically in orchestras
An orchestra has violins, violas, and cellos, and a symphonic band doesn't.
All, they're an integral part of the standard orchestra.
There are usually 12 first violins and 12 second violins.
The violin is the highest instrument in a string orchestra. The violins are divided into two sections (1st violins and 2nd violins), the 1st violins usually play the tune and play higher than the 2nd violins. However, the piccolo is the highest instrument in a full orchestra. The difference between a string orchestra and a full orchestra is that the string orchestra has only stringed instruments while a full orchestra has strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
Yes.
Violins! I am a keen violinist, and violins are the main instruments played in an orchestra closely followed by cellos and violas.
A standard full-sized orchestra uses a total of 30 violins, with 16 playing the 1st part and 14 on 2nd.
Violins are typically in orchestras
An orchestra has violins, violas, and cellos, and a symphonic band doesn't.
There were two fabulous orchestras at Blackpool. The one with the violins was The Michael Buble Orchestra. Also on board was the stunning Johan Strauss Orchestra.
It varies depending on the size of the orchestra. The sound must be balanced.
it depends on how big the orchestra is. there is no set number.
An orchestra of all strings, Violins, Violas, Cellos and Basses. The Piano, being a member of the percussion family would not normally be part of the string orchestra unless being used as solo instrument.