the orchestra

noun

US
: a group of seats in a theater that are close to the stage

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Through memorable performances, recordings and tours, Haitink and principal guest conductor Pierre Boulez also asserted the orchestra’s identity as world-class Mahlerians. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025 This occurs periodically and is a great opportunity for BSO audiences to directly interact with the orchestra. Marty McBroom, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025 Brown shared a snap of her and Bongiovi dressed in black-tie attire outside, arms wrapped around each other, seemingly dancing to the orchestra behind them. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025 Conlon supplies grace and, yes, a glowing spirituality, in the orchestra. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the orchestra

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