While rising through male-dominated orchestras decades ago, cellist Winifred Mayes wore flat-heeled shoes to blind auditions in which screens hid musicians’ identities from judges. She reasoned that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 San Francisco Symphony will welcome section cellist Starla Breshears (Gary & Kathleen Heidenreich Second Century Campaign Chair) to the Orchestra's roster beginning in the 2026–27 season. Starla ...