Concertmasters

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The first violin in a symphony orchestra; normally plays violin solos

The principal member of the first violin section; generally the most skilled violinist in any given orchestra. While technically only in charge of the first violin section, they often make executive decisions in regard to bowings and phrasing for the entire orchestra. They especially enjoy lording over the second violin section. A great source of insecurity and angst for all concertmasters is the fact that they just weren't good enough to make it as soloists. Their oversized egos to compensate for the fact that they're really just failures inside, always looking up at what could have been if their playing was better. While the term 'concertmaster' is generally seen as gender-neutral, the term concertmistress is occasionally used for females occupying this role. Urban Dictionary

Violinist who directs the violin section of an orchestra and plays solos in the absence of a soloist. Known for having the best skills and loudest violin. Must be arrogant with a large ego, otherwise will feel threatened by other members of violin section. A female is known as a concertmistress Urban Dictionary

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The word "concertmasters" in example sentences

Though the siblings all served as concertmasters of the orchestra at Princeton and graduated with the same politics degree — and even looked like triplets while growing up in Great Neck, Long Island — they are not of the same mind on everything. ❋ Yuliya Chernova (2010)

I am NOT an expert, and those who are included two former orchestral concertmasters, a former music department chair, a former Ted Mack Amateur Hour winner — for those of you who are younger, think “American Idol” of the 1950s, a professional percussionist who has played with a number of first class symphonies, and, of course, in the spirit of full disclosure, my wife. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"To feel like I can add something to New York - and to all of these composers and musicians and concertmasters - it's a real pleasure." ❋ Unknown (2009)

How many other orchestras can boast section principals from leading European ensembles for its wind and brass departments, or concertmasters in the ranks of its strings? ❋ Barry Millington (2011)

First, Joel Smirnoff, the quartet's second violinist, took over the job; when he became president of the Cleveland Institute of Music in 2008 the quartet signed on Nick Eanet, one of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra's two concertmasters. ❋ By ALLAN KOZINN (2011)

With the return of former EPO Music Director Stewart Kershaw and four former concertmasters - John McFarland, Michael Jinsoo Linn, Brennan Sweet and Delmar Pettys - the night was full of fine music and warm feelings. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Former conductor, concertmasters return to help orchestra celebrate 75 years ❋ Unknown (2010)

So for me to comment on the subtle distinctions in the playing of the four former concertmasters would be not just pretentious, but a shade dishonest. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The next scheduled recitals, which run through Dec. 18, are to feature Guy Braunstein, one of two first concertmasters of the Berlin Philharmonic; Glenn Dicterow, concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic; Micha Haran, principal cellist of the Israel Philharmonic; and Roman Spitzer, principal violist of the Israel Philharmonic. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Seizing on these facts Elisha Abas, a former child prodigy pianist from Israel who is struggling to return to the professional stage, has helped start a performance series for concertmasters and section leaders of visiting orchestras, called Concert Meister. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The latest in the congregation's concert series, "Music of Mendelssohn: 200th Birthday Celebration," will be performed by a quintet consisting of Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra concertmasters Alex Kerr and Zach De Pue and principal violist Michael Strauss, violist Sheldon Person and cellist William Grubb, a Butler University faculty member, according to a news release from Congregation Shaarey Tefilla. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The concert in Kaohsiung on September 20 will repeat the Meistersinger Prelude and the Brahms Symphony No. 1, and add the two Beethoven Romances for Violin and Orchestra, and another by Pablo Sarasate for two violins and orchestra, played by the NSO's two concertmasters. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Principal second violin: Hey, I heard they filled the [concertmaster's] spot with someone other than you. What do you know about this guy? Assistant concertmaster: I heard from a mutual friend at [Eastman] that he hates his life because he went to Juilliard thinking he was actually going to come out a soloist. Instead, he ended up here, haha! Principal second violin: No shocker there, but that means he's probably an arrogant, butthurt prima donna who's going to totally suck as a [stand partner]. I'm so sorry for you! ❋ Che Criollo (2020)

The concertmaster [think's] he's [the shit]. [That's why] he's the concertmaster. ❋ Alexisnot (2007)

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