From 1978-1980 he played with the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra as their principal violinist.

Reportedly, "the orchestra largely ignored his ungainly gestures and followed the principal violinist instead."

All eyes turned to the principal violinist, who also served as the group's conductor.

Some concerts are held without a conductor; two principal violinists share that function.

He was principal violinist of the Melos Ensemble 1956-1972.

He was the principal violinist of the Edinburgh Musical Society orchestra from 1726 until his death.

An accident to his leg disqualified him for the stage, and he appeared as principal violinist at local concerts.

After initial difficulties, Wilson became the school's football team's captain and the principal violinist of its orchestra.

He soon became principal second violinist, a position he held for 35 years.

She served as its principal violinist until 1985.