the orchestra

noun

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

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Led by its young music director Lahav Shani, a conducting protege of Daniel Barenboim, the orchestra will include three works that were specifically composed for the Jewish community. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025 Expanding its reach both locally and internationally, the orchestra has seen a surge in attendance, particularly among younger listeners. Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025 At the same time, jobs in the Berlin Philharmonic are considered the most coveted in the orchestra world. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 There will also be eight pieces that have not been performed here by the orchestra before. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the orchestra

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