Who wrote the orchestra piece called land of dances?

3(III=picc).3(III=corA).3.3 - 4.3.3.1 - timp. perc(5) - cel - 2harps - strings. 3 flutes (1 doubling piccolo), 3 oboes (1 doubling English horn), 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, timpani, 5 percussionists, celesta, 2 harps, strings. Symphony No.

Solo concerto A solo concerto is a musical form which features a single solo instrument with the melody line, accompanied by an orchestra. Traditionally, there are three movements in a solo concerto, consisting of a fast section, a slow and lyrical section, and then another fast section.

It's so hard to find work as a violinist, that usually the less talented people choose the viola, and as viola players they manage to find work playing or teaching the viola. Well, to be in a symphony orchestra, you have to be very good indeed, but to be a soloist, you really have to be absolutely brilliant.

There are usually 3 trombones in the orchestra and they play pitches in the same range as the cello and bassoon. The three trombones often play harmonies together.

A musician who plays timpani is a timpanist.

Orchestra Pit 27 feet wide, 8 feet deep curved front and back.

In the 18th century in Germany, Johann Stamitz and other composers in what is known as the Mannheim school established the basic composition of the modern symphony orchestra: four sections, consisting of woodwinds (flutes, oboes, and bassoons), brass (horns and trumpets), percussion (two timpani), and strings (first ...

And when a classical orchestra gathers on stage, the strings are at the front, followed by woodwinds, brass, and then percussion.

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Wind and brass instruments have a directional sound that naturally projects, so they are still audible from the back of the stage (usually on risers so that their sound travels over the heads of the other musicians without them having to strain to be heard).

If the string section is the most defining of the orchestra, the violins are generally the most defining members of the string family (don't tell the cellists). The violins carry the melody, particularly the first violins. The second violins will often support the first violins' harmony by playing it in a lower pitch.

Gruppen (German: Groups) for three orchestras (1955–57) is amongst the best-known compositions of German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, and is Work Number 6 in the composer's catalog of works.

Along with 10 pit musicians—a pop rhythm section (drums, percussion, guitar, bass, two keyboards) and a string quartet (two violins, viola, cello)—Lacamoire creates the "Hamilton" sound. (Lacamoire also plays keyboards, giving him a total of five hats to wear.)

Orchestra members have to be familiar with the music before coming to rehearsal, and rehearse long hours. The pay can vary greatly, so often professional musicians teach either privately or in universities. The major orchestras in large cities pay more, but then living expenses are higher also.

The flute is a great instrument for beginners and is one of the most popular, especially for school age learners. The flute is small and compact, easy to learn, and is one of the more affordable instruments in the orchestra.

String Instruments Violins, violas, cellos, double basses and harps all make an appearance. Violins are the most popular and most needed instrument of the group, usually employing one group to play the melody, and a second group to play the accompaniment.

Electric Light Orchestra, also known as ELO Jeff Lynne's ELO Origin Birmingham, England Genres Progressive pop art rock progressive rock pop rock. Years active: 1970–1983, 1984–1986, 2000–2001, 2014–present.