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orchestra

[awr-kuh-struh] / ˈɔr kə strə /
NOUN
symphony
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Last year, he became the first Indian to compose and perform a Western classical symphony in London with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which described it as a "milestone in global music history".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

One reason Dudamel was happy in Venezuela was his position as music director of the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra, part of El Sistema, the country’s famed music education program.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Throughout, she's accompanied by the 22-piece Heritage Orchestra, conducted by Yudania Gómez Heredia from a crucifix-shaped stage in the middle of the arena floor.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Ullman, who had already performed with the National Symphony Orchestra, was once at a carwash where a high-school orchestra was doing a fundraiser.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Together with the Hannover Orchestra, we've decided on four selections from Bach's St. Matthew Passion.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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