the orchestra

noun

US

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

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This time, though, Bing Wang (associate concertmaster), Robert deMaine (principal cello) and Joanne Pearce Martin (the orchestra’s pianist) have long been playing together in the orchestra, as well as in chamber music settings. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Conductor and Music Director Kirk Muspratt has led the orchestra since Bauer retired in 2004. — Barbara Vitello, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Nelsons made his first appearance for the orchestra in 2011, replacing previous music director James Levine. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026

Under the baton of music director and early music specialist Peter Whelan, the orchestra starts the day with a program featuring court music from Baroque France. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026