the orchestra

noun

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

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Singer-songwriter-pianist Ben Folds, who was an artistic advisor to the NSO for nearly a decade, has written an impassioned letter detailing the orchestra’s plight and how the public can help. Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 June 2026 The soaring quality of the orchestra and the delectable company of voices pay exhilarating homage to a singular artist, who seems right at home at the Pantages. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026 Something the orchestra is anticipating going extraordinarily well is the presence of Shelley, only the Orange County company’s third music director in its 48-year history. Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 Dudamel, who has led the orchestra since 2009, was announced last week as the organization’s new artistic and cultural laureate and founding director and conductor laureate of the Youth Orchestra. Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the orchestra

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“The orchestra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20orchestra. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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