
Orchestra - Wikipedia
Orchestras play a wide range of repertoire, including symphonies, opera and ballet overtures, concertos for solo instruments, and pit ensembles for operas, ballets, and some types of …
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Plano Symphony Orchestra
Meet the five candidates for our Music Director search. Please note that there has been a venue change for our March and April concerts. These performances will now take place at St. …
Guide to the Orchestra - Kennedy Center
An orchestra has a traditional sound involving the brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion. One hears orchestral music in concert halls and also in film scores, pop music, and even video …
What Is an Orchestra? Instruments, Types, History and More
Apr 2, 2024 · An orchestra is a group of instrumentalists who play together to create a coherent piece of music, mostly Classical music. These instruments are typically a diverse assortment …
What are all the instruments in an orchestra? - Classic FM
Sep 3, 2025 · The orchestra consists of four main families of instruments: strings, woodwind, brass and percussion. There are plenty of optional extras, but you’ll find these four families in …
Orchestra | Classical, Symphonic & Chamber | Britannica
Dec 23, 2025 · The orchestra is the ensemble that performs symphonies and other orchestral works. It has evolved over time, with changes in instrumentation and size, to accommodate …
ORCHESTRA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
ORCHESTRA definition: 1. a large group of musicians who play many different instruments together and are led by a…. Learn more.
New Texas Symphony Orchestra
New Texas Symphony Orchestra announces Dr. Michelle Perrin Blair as new Artistic Director for 2025-2026 Season American Prize-winning conductor to succeed Founder & Artistic Director …
History and Definition of the Musical Term "Orchestra"
May 24, 2019 · The orchestra, or symphony orchestra, is generally defined as an ensemble mainly composing of bowed stringed instruments, percussion, wind and brass instruments. …