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Toshi Started conversation Sep 16, 2001
I don't know about where you live, but in the US the first chair first violin is called the "concertmaster" or "concertmistress."
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Kaz Posted Aug 25, 2003
In Britain the First Violinist is known as the Leader of the Orchestra, exactly as was said in the article.
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janexxx Posted Jul 30, 2006
'Tis just a national foible of the Brits to have a Leader.
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mrbigbearpaws Posted Jan 7, 2010
Don't ask Americans to sing "crotchets" either, they just stare at you blankly.
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