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Orchestra
An orchestra, sometimes referred to as a concert orchestra, is a large musical ensemble containing string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.
424 Questions
Why do you need to tune orchestra before the concert?
It's to make sure everyone's notes are in tune with everyone else.
What orchestra was Leonard bernstein not a principal conductor of?
Leonard Bernstein was music director of the New York City Symphony from 1945-1947, and of the New York Philharmonic from 1958-1969. After his tenure with the Philharmonic he was named their "laureate conductor" and held that title for the rest of his life. He was not a principle conductor with any other orchestra. He conducted and made recordings with many of the world's greatest orchestras, in particular with the Vienna Philharmonic.
When was A Night at Red Rocks with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra created?
A Night at Red Rocks with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra was created on 1992-09-09.
What instrument does Turn play in the Andre Rieu orchestra?
I assume you mean Teun. Teun plays the flute and in some songs like the Rose he plays a penny whistle.
How many cymbals are there in the orchestra?
Most pieces that use them only require one pair of crash cymbals. Some pieces also use a suspended cymbal.
What orchestra chairs are the most important?
In any instrument section, the first chair is the most important position. The solo parts of orchestral compositions are played by them. The first chair of first violin, "concertmaster", is also responsible for the string section as an 'assistant conductor'.
What do you call the person leading the orchestra with a wand?
It's called a baton, not a wand, and that person is the conductor.
What orchestral piece usually precedes a opera or an oratorio?
It's called an "overture." It's usually not too long, and there's no singing.
Was mendelssohn the first to stand and conduct in front of the orchestra?
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.
How Can you play single player mode of red orchestra ostfront 41-45?
There is a single player mode in this game that is designed mainly for practice.
When was Taichung City Symphony Orchestra created?
Taichung City Symphony Orchestra was created in 2003.
How many players in a modern orchestra?
The size of an orchestra varies greatly based on the number of players available and necessary for each piece. However, there is a "standard" orchestration that many pieces follow in order to stay consistent. This includes -
Woodwinds: 2 Flutes + 2 Oboes + 2 Clarinets + 2 Bassoons = 8
Brass: 4 Trumpets + 3 French Horns + 3 Trombones + 1 Tuba = 11
Strings: 16 Violin 1 + 14 Violin 2 + 12 Viola + 10 Cello + 8 Bass = 60
Percussion: Varies greatly based on each piece, about 0 - 10
Other: Piano, Harp, Organ, and a few others. About 0 - 5 based on the piece
Total: 79 - 94 based on the size of the percussion and keyboard sections.
Remember, this is a rough estimate since every orchestra and piece contains different numbers of each instrument. The orchestra is an extremely flexible ensemble in terms of size!
