The Strauss alone justifies the existence of a string orchestra.

WSJ: All Strings Attached | New Century Chamber Orchestra | By David Littlejohn

Accompanied by a full string orchestra, he plays "Midnight Sun" with gravitas and then, a few tracks later, engages in a harmonica-and-bass duet (with Marc Johnson) on the "Spartacus Love Theme" that's more about intimacy than grandeur.

WSJ: Playing Hand to Mouth | By Will Friedwald

To underscore the deep majesty of the two harmonicas, they're backed by a full string orchestra.

WSJ: Playing Hand to Mouth | By Will Friedwald