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orchestra

[awr-kuh-struh] / ˈɔr kə strə /
NOUN
symphony
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“I once told the orchestra that I’m not reaching for perfection,” Mr. Noseda recalled.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

I found my assigned seat near the front of the orchestra section, and right next to Billy Porter’s sister.

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

Ekerdt had a similar reaction to my orchestra program.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

MacFarlane noted that the only time many people actually hear a live orchestra is in film or television.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

Mr. Popper, who had followed the penguins up the stairs, stopped when he saw that it led to the orchestra pit.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater

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

At the same time, he guest conducted orchestras in Europe and America with programs, while heavily weighed on the 20th century, that went back to Mozart and Haydn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

Gospel choirs, country musicians, jazz ensembles, mariachi groups, Indigenous performers, military bands and local community orchestras share stages throughout the city.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

He studied music as a graduate student, performed professionally with orchestras and ensembles, composed music, and conducted.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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