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Any large orchestra consists of more than twenty instruments, but some instruments get better parts than others. The violin is a perfect example. Generally speaking, the head violinist leads the orchestra and they usually get the best solos. But now viola players from around the country have come together to enact their revenge. They say they are sick of playing second fiddle, quite literally.

Guests

Brett Dean
Artistic Administrator, Australian National Academy of Music

Further Information

Australian National Academy of Music

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