No, there are stories of composers such as Jean-Baptiste Lully, living in the mid 1600s, who were known to conduct ensembles - nearly 200 years before Mendelssohn.
The concert master (or leader) of an orchestra is the principal first violinist. Therefore she or he occupies the front desk nearest to the audience, among the first violins.
Almost all the time, the first violins are seated on the left of the conductor and on the right are cellos or second violins depending on the size of the orchestra.
it is positioned just in front of the brass
In the back, but in front of the percussion.
In an orchestra, the musicians who sit closest to the audience are typically the strings section, particularly the first violins. They are usually positioned at the front of the orchestra, often to the conductor's left. This placement allows for better sound projection and visibility for both the conductor and the audience. The arrangement can vary depending on the specific orchestra and concert hall setup.
The concert master (or leader) of an orchestra is the principal first violinist. Therefore she or he occupies the front desk nearest to the audience, among the first violins.
The leader of the orchestra - its a violin from the front desk.
Almost all the time, the first violins are seated on the left of the conductor and on the right are cellos or second violins depending on the size of the orchestra.
yes, cellos are in orchestras, they're at the front of the orchestra, next to the violas.
An orchestra is set up for a performance with the string instruments in the front, followed by the woodwind, brass, and percussion sections. The conductor stands in front of the orchestra to lead and coordinate the musicians.
Usually front and center. They are always in the front row of woodwinds next to the flutes. They are to the right of the flutes when looking at the orchestra from the audience. They are also behind the violas and in front of the bassoons.
amphitheatre orchestra
it is positioned just in front of the brass
In the back, but in front of the percussion.
A good performance flute will be fine. "Pit orchestra" simply means the orchestra is located in a sunken area in front of a stage, called the "pit." There are no particular instruments for a pit orchestra, nor is there any particular size of orchestra that plays in a pit.
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They sit in front because wind instruments are louder, so winds are further back.