orchestra
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Dudamel became a cultural icon in Los Angeles during his nearly two decades at the helm of the West Coast's premier orchestra.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
“It’s their endless, beautiful melodies. You could play them with a full orchestra, and it would still sound like something you would want to hear.”
From Salon • May 26, 2026
The orchestra has also made Salonen creative director, which means he will lead the orchestra for up to six weeks a season, develop special projects and generally help mold its vision.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The novel arrangement of horns and strings, which Perren, Thomas Sellers and Don Peake scored, gave the orchestra a new, more engaged and sophisticated role on disco recordings.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
To the delight of the crowd, the conductor led his orchestra in “Hail to the Chief,” the traditional musical accompaniment to the entrance of the president.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
Vocabulary lists containing orchestra
Music - Introductory
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Music - Middle School
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Theater - Introductory
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