Ruth joined the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in August 1995 and has been part of our viola section ever since. We caught up with her to talk all things viola, about her experience at the BBC ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. There are more strings in the orchestra than all the other instruments ...

One combination could have been a harpsichord, a few string players (violin, viola, viola da gamba ... to the oboist and then to each section of the orchestra when it's time to tune.

Indeed, Ridout’s lovingly captured tones are so very big, rich, strong, dark and vibrant that you have to remind yourself that when the orchestra eventually picks up from him to present the theme it’s ...

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Keith Bruce reviews an extraordinary performance from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, showcasing the works of teen virtuosos.