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Recent Examples of sinfonietta
And much of the balance between his group and the sinfonietta was yet to be hashed out.
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Seth Colter Walls, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2022
Seth Colter Walls, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinfonietta
Noun
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The audience and orchestra erupted in applause during a performance Sunday night at the news that Venezi’s appointment had been blocked, according to video circulated by Italian media.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Behind the table was an orchestra, barely playing loud enough to hear.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In front of the screen, Svetlana Spajić performed live, as a brass band procession moved through the space.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The free neighborhood tour runs April 25 to May 17, with six performances in parks across Mid-City and South Bay featuring professional circus artists, live brass band and young performers.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wilson, a pianist for Andrew’s Jazz Ensemble and a member of its Wind Symphony and Chorale, has been working on the nine-minute piece since November 2024, when Iwinski challenged him as a sophomore to write a piece for the wind symphony by his senior year.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Over a 52-year relationship with the symphony, Thomas led nearly 1,800 concerts.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The production will be directed by Kevin Newbury, and Bruce Stasyna will conduct a 17-piece chamber orchestra.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Good to know: Features the Sanctuary Choir, chamber orchestra and a candlelight communion service. See the full event listing here.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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As creative director, former music director Esa-Pekka Salonen will spend six weeks a season helping envision what a 21st century symphony orchestra might look like.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Primarily a clarinet player, Samuel eagerly learned the bass clarinet and performs as a soloist with last year’s symphony orchestra.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Sinfonietta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinfonietta. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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