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philharmonic

[fil-hahr-mon-ik, fil-er-] / ˌfɪl hɑrˈmɒn ɪk, ˌfɪl ər- /


NOUN
band
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NOUN
symphony orchestra
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He may have seemed ready for a homecoming in 1981, but MTT’s appointment as principal guest conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic did not prove to be the return of the prodigal son.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Philharmonic, recorded live at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in 1982.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The New York Philharmonic is hoping to recapture some of the magic of having a publicly engaged, celebrity conductor with the advent of Gustavo Dudamel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

In 1985, the Los Angeles Philharmonic let his contract as principal guest conductor and artistic director of the summer training institute expire for less-than-diplomatic relations with management.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The winning vocalist and instrumentalist would be invited to appear as soloists with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra during its popular summer season at the stadium.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman




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