The second in a series on the instruments of a symphony orchestra - The viola is a string instrument that is usually bowed. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of the violin family, between the violin (which is tuned a perfect fifth higher) and the cello (which is tuned an octave lower). Here's all you ever wanted to know about the viola, not respected as much as the violin but gaining in popularity: https://lnkd.in/e2XP---c

Unleash your emotions with "?? Fury Unleashed," a musical creation that combines the grandeur of a full orchestra with the raw power of symphonic metal. Crafted to reflect the artist's frustration with global politics, this piece serves as a cathartic release for listeners. The aggressive and powerful composition resonates with the energy and intensity required to navigate today's complex political landscape. Experience the fury as orchestral elegance meets metal’s might, providing a soundtrack for those who feel the weight of the world's challenges. https://lnkd.in/geWDPsps

In the Concerto in G major K 216, the notable step forward made by Mozart and the detachment, the result of maturation, compared to the two previous concerts becomes evident. The inspiration and compositional technique are placed, here, on a higher level; here Mozart achieves, for the first time, a perfect balance between the instrumental panache required by a concert and the contained expressiveness of the music. The solo instrument is placed in the right emphasis, without however giving too much virtuosity. The bravura passages never go to the detriment of musical ideas, the high register is used sparingly, double string passages and other artifices of violin technique are almost completely missing. Also significant is the fact that the Concerto, like the two subsequent ones K 218 and K 219, ends with a piano, without making any concession to the exhibitionist ambitions of the soloist; in the final rondo the violin does not even take part in the last reprise of the ritornello. The brilliant instrumental effects, which are not lacking, are never an end in themselves, but rather subordinated to the quality of the musical ideas. https://lnkd.in/ecy6e_7G

Performance Samples have once again done fantastic work with one of their newest releases, Pacific Solo Strings ????♂? The Motion Tremolos especially on Violin are mind-blowingly good, and probably an industry first? Not surprisingly the Legatos, Spiccatos, and Marcatos are fantastic as well, with great dynamics, realism, and playability. I wish the legatos also had a softer and delicate dynamic lower end to them as it would pair beautifully with the powerful top end. But with the approach they took, it's well-balanced. I also really enjoy how they do Pizzicatos with a softer, puffier, gentler sound. In some previous releases the amount or density of the reverberation has been a bit much to my taste, so I'm happy to see that quality lessen in this release. It is now only in certain articulations where it gets a bit overbearing, but again, it does come down to taste, style, and preference. Video now live ???? https://lnkd.in/dMsbkfHV We'll also be putting Vista II Cello Legato through the wringer soon! #performancesamples #pacificsolostrings #samplelibrary #virtualinstrument #composer #orchestra #musicproduction

'This is music that demands agility, beautiful cantilena and a total command of every facet of the cello' It's the Midweek Masterclass! #Cellist Raphael Wallfisch shares his insights into Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme, and why cellists should investigate the original version of this famous work. Read more here: https://trib.al/hFRS9G3

There are not 4 Phils here - it's 13 Phils. This is how I create the learning materials for the "Flipped Orchestra" To create these scores, I first arrange the piece. This is my abridged arrangement of J.S. Bach's Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring. I recorded the 1st violin x 4 on separate tracks, 2nd violin x 4 on separate tracks, Viola X 2 on separate tracks, cello x 2 on separate tracks and double bass x 1. Then I mix the tracks - EQ, add reverb and compression etc. #Bach #flippedlearning #musiceducation

If the piano is the king of instruments, then surely the violin is the queen. The fascinating timbre of the violin rivals that of the human voice, and has inspired composers to create many masterpieces. Since then, the evolution of technology has allowed incredible innovation. Did you know that we created the first ever Silent Violin, all the way back in 1997? Since then, an entire line of SILENT and electric string instruments have become a staple of orchestra classrooms, rehearsal rooms, performance venues and everything in-between. How would you get the best use out of a Silent Violin? #Violin #Technology #Innovation

Concerto for Orchestra. Sounds contradictory, doesn't it? Isn't everything an orchestra plays a concert? But there's a specific way that composers think about the orchestra in a piece like this. Take Bartók, whose Concerto for Orchestra we currently feature. Traditionally, a Concerto has a solo instrument - piano, violin, etc. - but Bartók treats each _section_ of the orchestra with the same intensity and virtuosity of the solo instrument. It provides a different way of listening to an orchestra.

Review: Eric Le Sage (piano) Daishin Kashimoto (violin) and the Schumann Qaurtett play Chausson’s ‘Concerto for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet’ and Vierne’s Quintet. ?? Link to the full review in the first comment. Sony Classical International #classical #classicalmusic #artsandentertainment #artsandculture #review #musicreview

We've identified the string instruments in a Symphony Orchestra. In a string quartet, typically there are two violins, viola, cello. The double bass is hardly ever used in a quartet because it is too heavy sounding for a small group. Here, Beethoven's Quartet No. 4 in C Minor, composed in 1826, a year before his death, showing the score with a line for each instrument. I can read sheet music, but find it difficult to follow the lines for each instrument, gives you an idea of the talent in a quartet: https://lnkd.in/ekmiZ5Wd.