The Orchestral String Section: An Introduction (Philharmonia Orchestra)

[@fiddlestix3025]

Lovely -very interesting too. I loved the way the string section’s sound melded together, how they breathed and phrased as One … perfect! 💛

[@Oldprod]

As a successful orchestrator/arranger, I have long held the opinion that The Philharmonia have one of THE most perfect string sections of any orchestra. One day I hope to work with them. They featured in a brilliant TV series dedicated to them a few years ago. That they are producing content of this superb quality during such a strange time in everyone's lives is wonderful. Bravo Philharmonia!

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Wow, thank you! And thank you for your subscription!

[@rruss81]

As a composer, who is working to perfect good orchestration, this lesson was extremely helpful.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

It's really good to hear that this film is useful for composers! Thank you for subscribing!

[@petergross9146]

@@philharmonia_orchestra From another composer, absolutely invaluable information. All of them in the series. Please, keep it up!!

[@Rsheehan09]

my name is ralph also

[@christophertsiliacos8958]

👏 Let's not forget the percussion section. It's the beat and pulse of any ensemble. 😉 🎶

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

We haven't! We've only made two sections so far, but we would love to be able to do more eventually.

[@christophertsiliacos8958]

@@philharmonia_orchestra :):)

[@PaulGordonBusby]

Loved this video and hearing the outstanding players. As the former leader/composer of a big band I was sometimes at odds with one of the players who didn't seem to think that the flute player/s should have a mic. Of course they do to stand out in amongst much louder players and the harmonics of instruments like the double bass. I suppose that in a string section, the strong sound comes from many players playing the same parts. This is surely the equivalent of having them amplified.

[@RobertSaxy]

This has to be hands down the most useful, informative and perfectly executed educational experience I’ve had the pleasure to enjoy. And what amazing playing, string section artistry at its highest, the Debussy around 11:03 ish had me in tears, amazing to hear it so raw in the section like that. A million times a thank you for the content

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Wow, thank you so much for this fantastic feedback. Thank you for spending time with us. Please do subscribe if you have not already - we have another section intro coming up in a few weeks.

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

The strings section just fills up *so* much of the frequency spectrum that it blends sounds together. I always describe the strings as an ocean of sound or like the wind.

[@2sanctuarylab]

Lovely explanation of how the string section works to create the "mood" properly.....well done!

[@antonellomascarello4698]

Wow. These videos are better than Netflix ❤️😜 Please keep up with the amazing work. Love orchestral music ❤️

[@WolfGodwin]

This is why I subscribed to this channel. Insight into the orchestral sections, both as groups as individuals. This informs my compositions to be more realistic when working exclusively with recorded samples on my computer.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Wonderful feedback. Thank you so much for spending time with us and for subscribing.

[@tomspurgin8489]

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[@philharmonia_orchestra]

:-D

[@stephenbrind8011]

Really interesting and informative - every amateur string player should spend 20 minutes watching this.

[@gregwyard]

Love this intimate and detailed explanation of the techniques that go into these beautiful performances

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you!

[@soundyg7441]

That performance of Tchaikovsky Symphony 6 with strings-only works incredibly well! Would love to see an official release, all the renditions I find are with a full orchestra

[@tevbuff]

As a amateur Musician and Music nerd this video is super fascinating and inspiring. Great video thank you.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Wonderful! We're so happy to hear it. Thanks for spending time on the channel with us.

[@catchoupiote]

One of my favorite orchestras. if there's an orchestra who nows how to blend colors and textures, it's the Philharmonia (and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw) !

[@Alan-xe4st]

Wow. Such an underrated video!

[@gerardocardenas6591]

Thank you very much! I´m learning, enjoying, and better appreciating the amazing job of orchestral musicians.

[@JWentu]

Extremely interesting! I'd like to watch a video from each section of the orchestra. Bravi!!

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

We have something next month that you should enjoy!

[@lindacaul5419]

I love this so much, so informative. Thank you very much for making this video!

[@mattcummins4312]

This was fantastic! Thank you!

[@OlegSutyrin]

Great, very informative and fascinating! Thank you very much! I hope you plan to do the same for other orchestra sections :-)

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

We have another one coming out next month!

[@tsuarezpis]

thank you very much for this incredible video!

[@kevinloughman3953]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@wids]

I love these. Thanks for creating/posting them. I love u

[@ruthedwards7775]

Thank you so much! These videos really add to all the enjoyment from seeing & hearing an orchestra in action. (Really missing concert going this year!)

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

That's wonderful to hear. We miss concerts, too, but we're glad we at least can share some insight with audiences in the interim! Thank you for spending time with us online.

[@bradencutright-head6629]

Awesome video and useful information? Are you guys going to do videos about the other sections?

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

We've got one other film (so far) that comes out next month. Make sure you subscribe! :-)

[@jaketanner109]

This is only 20 players? Sounds very big at times. Makes me rethink my string sections

[@pablov1973]

Wonderfull explanation about how the string section works. Thank you for create and share this video.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

And thank you for spending time with us!

[@zeigknoechelbruder]

Great and very educational video. Thank you!

[@darya1558]

Such a great video! thank you

[@darrenhirst9900]

Absolutely wonderful video and you've made it really enjoyable.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you very much!

[@jorgestramusic]

Fantastic video! Thank you.

[@susanabraymusic]

Wonderful and gorgeous video !

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you!

[@laurenlofton9039]

I love this series. I came from the woodwinds introduction and I was wondering would you also be doing a video for the Brass and Percussion?

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Glad you're enjoying the series! It's certainly our plan to do one for every section - but it's probably only going to be possible to continue making these once the pandemic is over (hopefully soon!)

[@melissariggan3023]

Do you have a video like this for the Brass Section?

[@AllieThePrettyGator]

The Double Bass uses alot more Pizzicato in the Jazz world.

[@heatherferreira4225]

At the expense of sounding too American, y'all doin' The Lord's work here. Thank you for teaching classical music. Thank you

[@venividivelcrovideo]

Poor violas. I still don’t know where they sit, who their principal is, when they get the melody, the distinction between their instrument and others in the string section...

[@natheniel]

Bruckner 4 best viola melody

[@TheLibrarianUU]

Ook!

[@BillDeef]

Could there be a more insightful explanation of the string section?

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you!

[@famburgmeier3778]

No mentioning of violas? 😢

[@GoddamnAxl]

Not sure why but whenever the first violin woman speaks I feel like it’s being dubbed. Maybe it’s because she have a nice sounding accent

[@jkkay477]

She's an Aussie, born in Melbourne!

[@clarazuwied7326]

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[@janie7242]

Is this video record before the pandemic? No Mask??? LOL😉

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Hello! This was recorded well before the pandemic.

[@sharp9150]

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