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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

He built Bayreuth’s Festspielhaus with a concealed orchestra and darkened auditorium.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 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

Strikingly, this comes at a time when beleaguered orchestra musicians have also been demanding a more democratically minded workplace.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

In the first week of school, Deja, as they’d filed out of the orchestra room, had leaned over to zip an unfastened pocket on Izzy’s bookbag, concealing her exposed gym clothes.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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

And as these new rules were put in place around the country, an extraordinary thing happened: orchestras began to hire women.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell


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