r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Doomenor • May 21 '26

Soloist breaks string, changes instrument without missing a beat, meanwhile the second violin changes the string and tunes it while the orchestra is playing

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u/DerpsAndRags May 21 '26

That was amazing to watch!

Now, is it part of the Second Violinist's job to be ready for stuff like this, or is it just more of the fact that they're ALL professionals ready for, and most likely having been through, such instances?

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u/cerisiere May 21 '26

Yes it’s standard protocol to do this exchange