Doubling in Three and Four Octaves

The distribution

Vns I
Vns II
Violas
‘Cellos
D. basses ] 8
] 8
] 8
] 8

is very seldom found, and as a rule, only when supported by wind instruments.

Examples:

The Legend of Kitesh 150 (allargando).

* Shéhérazade, 4th movement, commencing at the 10th bar.

Vns I
Vns II
Violas + ‘Cellos
D. basses ]
]
]
8.