What instrument gives pitch to the orchestra?

The Gorm

The oboe (an A I think) Dec 06 01, 2:05 PM

Gnomon

The Gorm is right. Normally an oboe plays an A to tune the orchestra. If the performance is for piano and orchestra, though, the piano provides the note. (It would be impossible to retune the piano). Dec 07 01, 8:51 AM

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