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orchestra

[awr-kuh-struh] / ˈɔr kə strə /
NOUN
symphony
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They can carry memories the characters suppress and consequences they cannot foresee; the orchestra can reinforce a boast, expose a lie or transform a farewell into a prophecy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

“Gustavo and I share a lot of things,” he continues, “but any two musicians hear things differently, see things differently, understand them differently — and I think the orchestra is very, very receptive to that.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

The Symphony No. 3, from 1944, is mostly dark but also features what seems a game of catch between sections of a divided orchestra in the middle movement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Cattini toured with Cliff Richard and Roy Orbison, and performed on television with the Top Of the Pops orchestra.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

“We’ve talked about this at lunch, Grace. Multiple times. Jade has orchestra camp in New Jersey next week, then she’s visiting her dad in California. She doesn’t get back till August.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

The Berlin Philharmonic’s reputation as a thoroughbred among orchestras is in no danger of faltering.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Following the success of the documentaries, Fenton created a show - The Blue Planet in Concert - which has been performed by leading orchestras in venues around the world.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

And when you’re talking about third places, it’s worth remembering we’ve systematically defunded after-school programs, orchestras, art programs, senior centers.

From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026

Fans can expect performances spanning symphony orchestras, ballet, jazz, opera and theater as well as events with libraries, bookstores, coffee shops, yogurt/ice cream shops and more.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

Culture isn’t just symphony orchestras, movies about dead British royalty, and hard-bound books.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz


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