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Concertmaster

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Concertmaster 

(1) The first violinist of an orchestra; performs the violin solos and sometimes replaces the conductor at rehearsals. In 18th-century instrumental chamber groups, the concertmaster served as conductor.

(2) The leader of one of the string groups in an orchestra (violas, cellos, basses).

(3) A pianist who accompanies vocalists during their concert performances and helps them prepare their parts.
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Schuman is assistant concertmaster of the Eugene Opera Orchestra and is former concertmaster of the Oregon Mozart Players.
The right chamber by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
As a concertmaster, soloist and chamber musician she now lives in Switzerland, leading master classes for Baroque Violin in Mainz (Germany), Mexico and occasionally in the USA.
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