orchestra
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In an interview with an Argentine daily, Venezi, 36, insinuated that jobs in the opera orchestra were "practically passed down from father to son", angering musicians.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
While general managers have the right to choose musical directors independently, in practice they typically consult the orchestra to ensure that the musicians can work effectively with the director.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Stanley Silverman’s “Elephant Steps,” which MTT recorded in 1974, was for pop singers, opera singers, orchestra, rock band, electronic tape, raga group, gypsy ensemble and, of course, elephants.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
“In Claude Collier,” she rhapsodizes, “I saw my very youth, a fateful green garden, parades on the Avenue, an orchestra on a bandstand, my youth in New Orleans.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Papa has some private students but only plays in the orchestra if someone's sick.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
Vocabulary lists containing orchestra
Music - Introductory
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Music - Middle School
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Theater - Introductory
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