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Recent Examples of sinfoniettaAnd much of the balance between his group and the sinfonietta was yet to be hashed out.—Seth Colter Walls, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2022
The enthralling ballistic orchestra of internal-combustion engines provide the dramatic soundtrack to a motoring scene nothing short of cinematic.
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Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
Archuleta was joined on the stage at UCLA’s Royce Hall by his co-writers Sophie Rose and Michael Blum, after Rose performed the track with the backing of a full live orchestra.
In front of the screen, Svetlana Spajić performed live, as a brass band procession moved through the space.
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George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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.
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Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
The production will be directed by Kevin Newbury, and Bruce Stasyna will conduct a 17-piece chamber orchestra.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Vail’s artistic director through the end of 2026, celebrates her tenure with two Beethoven-positive concerts on June 25 and 27, appearing with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields chamber orchestra.
Fusing whimsical electronics and a full symphony orchestra, the Galaxy soundtracks channeled the wide-screen ambition of Hollywood scores, marking a new era for game music.
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Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
Classical music offers a wide range of old and new this week, with a look back by Lara Downes at UC Berkeley and two symphony orchestras covering programs with impressive stylistic spans.