Thesaurus results for PHILHARMONIC

philharmonic

noun

ˌfi-lər-ˈmä-nik

Definition of philharmonic

as in orchestra

a usually large group of musicians playing together served as a conductor for the philharmonic

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Recent Examples of philharmonic Co-written and directed by Ayana Nurdinova, the film tells the story of a music teacher from the small town of Balkhash who dreams of moving to the big city to perform in the philharmonic. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 It will be conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, who’s coming on as the philharmonic’s music and artistic director. — Stacey Vanek Smith, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026 But the orchestra couldn’t afford to continue playing there, and the philharmonic moved to cheaper accommodations at nearby First Baptist Church and ultimately the Scottish Rite Cathedral. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Feb. 2026 Gabe is an active member of the symphonic band, Green Hill philharmonic winds, the Green Hill brass quintet and the Spirit of Green Hill Marching Band, leading by example through hard work and dedication. — Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025 Back in New York their evenings were spent at the ballet, the philharmonic, the opera. — Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024 The philharmonic then contracted with Tracey Levy of Levy Employment Law to conduct an independent second investigation. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024 It is set to be the largest venue of its kind in both Africa and the Arab world and will host symphony, ballet, opera, and philharmonic performances (all of the above are anticipated before 2023 comes to a close). — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023 The director of the city’s philharmonic was killed and the local theater director briefly detained. — Ian Lovett, WSJ, 4 Dec. 2022

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When playwright Marco Ramirez was growing up in Hialeah, music from Cuba’s great orchestras could be heard through his grandfather’s small Sony boombox on cassette tapes at family gatherings, from Nochebuena celebrations to weddings.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
The opening-night celebration began with an al fresco cocktail reception in the museum’s sprawling plaza, with a live 27-piece orchestra.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of orchestra

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None of that is exciting, but that is the difference between an organization that performs the symphony and one that frames the sheet music and hangs it in the lobby.

— Larry Bomback, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
The program also includes Brahms’s final symphony and Arturs Maskats’ Tango.

— Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of symphony

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