Orchestral Performance
Subtitle: A Guide for Conductors and Players
Edition: Reissue edition
Publisher: Faber & Faber; Faber and Faber
Published: May 7, 1998
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 450
ISBN-13: 9780571177240
Subjects: Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles; Techniques of music; Music/Songbooks; Instrumental Ensembles And Their Music; Musical Performance; Music; Musical Instruments - General; Classical; Conducting; Genres & Styles - Classical; Instruction & Study - Conducting; Music / Conducting
First sentence: The string section of the symphony orchestra comprises violins (divided into two groups), violas, cellos and double basses, and this quartet of instruments formed the foundation of the symphony orchestra for a considerable period of time before that with which this discussion is specifically concerned.