orchestra
Example Sentences
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“How we do the show, musically, has not changed,” Walden said, adding that the Oscars are the last awards show to employ a live orchestra.
From Los Angeles Times
I assumed I would be safe, occupying an aisle seat in the murderously expensive prime orchestra during a press performance attended by critics.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr. Sharon’s theatrical world made space for the vastness of the emotional drama and thematic subtexts contained in Wagner’s music, and the orchestra and singers filled it with ease.
The orchestra was founded 40 years ago by Marsalis with surviving members of jazz legend Duke Ellington's band.
From BBC
“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 Literature
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