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orchestra

[awr-kuh-struh] / ˈɔr kə strə /
NOUN
symphony
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The Traitors theme is "one of the biggest pieces of music I've ever written", he says, recorded with a full orchestra and overdubbed with dozens of electronic elements to create a heightened, hyperreal atmosphere.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

With a roster of A-list session warriors, including drummers Matt Chamberlain and Jay Bellerose, their backing band and orchestra lend a grandeur to the LP that finally matched their aesthetic ambitions and gothic lore.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Here, the pianist often sounded glassy and superficial, and the orchestra unengaged.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

All concertos require rapport between orchestra and soloist, but this one, in D minor, seems to depend on it to an extraordinary degree.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

"You've been sent to the orchestra, yes? Well. Join your very lucky sisters. Music has saved your life today."

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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

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

The major East Coast orchestras are paying some attention.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

Before the advent of blind auditions, the percentage of women in major symphony orchestras in the United States was less than 5 percent.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell


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