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orchestra

[awr-kuh-struh] / ˈɔr kə strə /
NOUN
symphony
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He closed out his performance in a black T-shirt with gold sequined sleeves and a red pair of tartan trews, while a traditionally-dressed bagpiper accompanied the orchestra.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

The work—for orchestra, chorus, children’s chorus and prerecorded tape—was commissioned by the Philharmonic to commemorate the first anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, with the inaugural performances led by Lorin Maazel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Paul McCartney and Madonna made welcome returns, indie-rockers Kurt Vile and Phoebe Bridgers honed their sounds, jazz singer Cécile McLorin Salvant teamed up with an orchestra, and much, much more.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Phil events more accessible at a time when tickets to see the orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl are, on average, about $48, Fuentes said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026

The orchestra room was far from the science wing, where Mr. Wrigley was slowly progressing.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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

In addition, the NEA offered further support to 34 American orchestras for dozens more new scores.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

The venue hosted jazz and vocal legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Al Cooper alongside band battles between the Chick Webb, Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman orchestras.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

When he is not conducting orchestras, Harding works as a pilot for Air France.

From Barron's ● May 26, 2026

In the past thirty years, since screens became commonplace, the number of women in the top U.S. orchestras has increased fivefold.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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