Of the four instruments represented in a modern symphony orchestra string section — violin, viola, cello and contrabass — the cello is the most versatile. In a traditional ensemble context, whether ...

Sir Edward Elgar’s “Introduction and Allegro for Strings” is not for the faint of heart. In fact, Elgar made it a point to write a piece so physically and technically taxing that it would showcase the ...

Steven Reineke will lead the strings-only concert with Houston Symphony. Credit: Photo by Bertuzzi Photography It don’t mean a thing, if it ain’t got those strings. Houston Symphony will present ...

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 ...

The beautiful change of scenery, as the fall dazzles us with its splendor, reminds us it is the time of season to return to well-laid rituals. I believe it comes from the years of experience we all ...

When the Boston Symphony toured Russia two years ago, the members of the string section heaped praise on Russian Violinist David Oistrakh, who had played with the orchestra during his U.S. tour.

HUNTINGTON — The string section of the Tri-State Youth Orchestra will present a concert at 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, at New Baptist Church, 610 28th St., in Huntington.