Noun
concertmaster (plural concertmasters, feminine concertmistress)
(music, US) The first violin in a symphony orchestra; normally plays violin solos
He served as concertmaster with the Santa Barbara Symphony in California for 10 years, but has since focused on his career as a soloist with orchestras around the world. Source: Internet
A concertmaster, explains Ignace “Iggy” Jang, is sort of like a team captain. Source: Internet
Last spring as the pandemic put an end to indoor concerts throughout the city, Rabinovich and Calgary Philharmonic concertmaster and violinist Diana Cohen launched a series of casual concerts in front of their house. Source: Internet
In some cases, the principal of a string section may use a slightly different bowing than the concertmaster, to accommodate the requirements of playing their instrument (e. Source: Internet
Those sentiments are shared by San Diego Symphony concertmaster Jeff Thayer, who performed at the July 11 and Aug. 22 Del Mar concerts. Source: Internet
The orchestra also faces technical hurdles, from the unusual tuning asked of the concertmaster and principal viola, to melodic from a quartet of ocarinas that produce a sound similar to an ensemble of treble voices. Source: Internet