The viola is the odd instrument out in an orchestra’s string section. It is not the diva violin, it is not the moody cello, and it is not the burly double bass. Musicians love to make fun of ...

As the largest section of the orchestra, sitting front and centre of the stage performing memorable melodies, it’s easy for violinists to steal the limelight. Ask any violinist why there are so many ...

Elon Butler threw her arms down to her side, clenched her fists, looked up at the sky and let out a celebratory “Let’s go!” as she ran... There aren’t too many things that carry emotional weight like ...

It's Benham Jones, in for Corny O'Connell this morning. Brown paper packages tied up with strings are a few of our favorite things. We also like strings in our music — violin, viola and cello. Share ...

Arctic Monkeys performed in Dublin on October 15 accompanied by a string section for the first time during their The Car Tour, which reached its closing run on Sunday. The band will play the final ...

California Symphony presents All Things Strings, a program featuring the largest section and the melodic heart and soul of the orchestra, the strings section. The piano - an instrument with strings ...