The Philadelphia Orchestra, one of this country’s celebrated “Big Five” symphonies, has long been regarded as an ultratraditional bastion of musical excellence. Its famous string sound, honed to ...

Are you a high school string player? If so, come and participate in the 55th annual Dorian Orchestra Festival! Students are placed in one of two orchestras: the Festival String Orchestra or the select ...

As the largest section of the orchestra, sitting front and centre of the stage performing memorable melodies, it’s easy for violinists to steal the limelight. Ask any violinist why there are so many ...