The Orchestral Woodwind Section: An Introduction (Philharmonia Orchestra)

The woodwind section is one of the most sonically diverse sections of the orchestra. How do these instruments balance the dual role of soloist and ensemble player? How do they blend their sounds when they’re so different? How has their use in classical music changed over the centuries? Find out all of their secrets in this film. Discover the rest of our videos on the woodwind section in our playlist: Chapters / Music: 00:00 – The woodwind section in the late Classical period HAYDN Symphony No. 104 (London) in D major I. Adagio – Allegro 02:45 – The dual role of soloist and ensemble musician BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 I. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio 06:56 – The section grows BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 IV. Allegro – Presto SAINT-SAËNS Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78 II. Allegro moderato – Presto – Maestoso – Allegro