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  1. 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 musical theatre (e.g., …

  2. Ensemble Arts Philly - The Philadelphia Orchestra

    For 125 years, the Orchestra has been defined by bold ideas, a pioneering spirit, and a love of music that transcends borders. Explore the milestones that shaped our journey and see how our history …

  3. New York Philharmonic - Official Site

    Founded in 1842, the New York Philharmonic is a symphony orchestra with its home at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. View performance calendar.

  4. Orchestra | Classical, Symphonic & Chamber | Britannica

    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 the demands of different musical …

  5. 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 from the bowed …

  6. 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 almost all …

  7. 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.

  8. Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Trans-Siberian Orchestra Fan Club

    Trans-Siberian Orchestra Fan Club2025 Winter Tour:The Ghosts of Christmas Eve This winter, TSO is hitting the road with the fan-favorite show The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More! …

  9. 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 games.

  10. Orchestra - New World Encyclopedia

    An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, consisting of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion sections. The term orchestra derives from the Greek name for the semicircular area in front of the …