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Opinion: The benefits and challenges of playing at the back of the section

2024-03-18T08:05:00

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While the musicians at the front of an orchestral string section might be in the spotlight, every string player should experience the unique challenges of sitting towards the back, says violinist Alexandra Gorski

There has long been a false assumption in orchestral string sections that the most demanding roles and greatest challenges in an ensemble reside in the leading positions or front desks. Contrary to common opinion, performing from a position at the back of an orchestra can actually be more difficult than sitting at the front of a section or leading…

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