Have you ever wondered why does the oboe begin? How is the starting note decided? With electronic tuning, is the ritual still needed?
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Violins are the largest section of the orchestra, sitting front and centre of the stage performing memorable melodies. But how did the modern orchestra get this set up?
Next time you see someone at the back of the orchestra with their many percussion instruments, take a moment to thank these masters of rhythm and timbre as part of the music you love.
