Why is there no Saxophone in the Orchestra?

The saxophone is one of the most popular instruments, so why is it not a regular in the orchestra? Contrary to what some people say, it's not because the sax "doesn't blend" - in fact, it was designed with blending in mind, and blends fantastically well with almost any instrument. The real reasons are largely historical to do with the cartel-like world of Parisian instrument manufacturers in the 19th Century, and the effect this had on the instrument's perception over the next 100 years.

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Research
I'm particularly indebted to this fantastic research paper:
The Missing Saxophone: Why the Saxophone Is Not a Permanent Member of the Orchestra
Author Info
Ferraro, Mathew C
https://etd.ohiolink.edu/acprod/odb_e...


http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/...

http://time.com/4101405/adolphe-sax-s...
https://bandestration.com/2014/12/20/...
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Music:
Rachmaninoff's 1941 Symphonic Dances.    • Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances op.45 ...  
Prokofiev's 1934 suite from "Lieutenant Kije";
   • Prokofiev Lieutenant Kijé (Suite), Op...  
Glass (Violin Concerto arr. for Saxophone)
   • Saxophonist Amy Dickson - Philip Glas...