concertmaster

[ kon-sert-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]

/ ˈkɒn sərtˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər /

the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra, who is usually also the assistant to the conductor.

Origin of concertmaster

1875–80; translation of German Konzertmeister. See concert (noun), master

My first teacher was my father, a good violinist and concertmaster of the Vilna Symphony Orchestra.

Violin Mastery |Frederick H. Martens
The concertmaster has to develop his own interpretations, subject, of course, to the conductor's ideas.

Violin Mastery |Frederick H. Martens
In appreciation of his performances he received from the King of Prussia the title of Concertmaster.

The Violoncello and Its History |Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski
Like his brother he was also distinguished by the title of Chamber Virtuoso and Concertmaster.

The Violoncello and Its History |Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski

I was concertmaster of the conservatory orchestra while studying with Hubay.

Violin Mastery |Frederick H. Martens

concertmaster

/ (ˈkɒnsətˌmɑːstə) /

a US and Canadian word for leader (def. 2a)