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Recent Examples of philharmonic 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 An emotional high point was the film’s six-minute segment of Cooper at England’s Ely Cathedral conducting the finale of Mahler’s Second Symphony — a work Bernstein led 19 times at Lincoln Center from 1963-89, including his 1,000th performance with the philharmonic in 1971. Ronald Blum, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2024 Advertisement Under the orchestra’s labor contract, the philharmonic must give notice of a non-reengagement by the Feb. 15 prior to the season in question. Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 The director of the city’s philharmonic was killed and the local theater director briefly detained. Ian Lovett, WSJ, 4 Dec. 2022 But what about that friend who is always talking about his latest night out at the philharmonic? Sebastian Modak, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2022 The philharmonic’s tour previously was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Marc Bona, cleveland, 26 Oct. 2022 The philharmonic will be led by music director Lahav Shani. Marc Bona, cleveland, 26 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philharmonic
Noun
  • Board member Josh Gertz, concerned about costs, wondered if the band and orchestra could perhaps share the same room but was told that was not realistic.
    Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
  • Folds will also be touring solo and accompanied by orchestras across the U.S., with more information available here.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • From the return of The Weeknd to a symphony concert with fireworks, there is a lot to do in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
  • Twelve of the dazzling villas overlook the Ayung River, Bali’s longest at nearly 43 miles, whose heady rush serves as the resort’s signature symphony.
    Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025

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“Philharmonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philharmonic. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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