as in orchestras
a usually large group of musicians playing together
a performance of a Bach concerto by the San Antonio Symphony
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Recent Examples of symphonies
One is Enrico Lopez-Yanez, Class of 2007, a pops conductor formerly with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra who now has stints with the Detroit, Dallas and Pacific symphonies.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
This year’s guest conductor was Stuart Chafetz, principal pops conductor of the Columbus Symphony, and the Chautauqua and Marin symphonies.
—Emily Curiel
may 24, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
Nearby were manuscripts of nine symphonies that Mozart wrote within two years, in his late teens.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The 89-year-old Glass has composed more than 30 operas, 14 symphonies, 13 concertos as well as film soundtracks and other works.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
In addition to leading symphonies in San Francisco and Miami, Thomas also served as music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic in New York, principal guest conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
At least two symphonies are performing in Hartford and Bridgeport.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Sunlight, scalpers and symphonies, in readers’ eyes.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Now back in Cincinnati, LaVigne performs all over the world with symphonies, at special events and as a cruise headliner.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
This year’s guest conductor was Stuart Chafetz, principal pops conductor of the Columbus Symphony, and the Chautauqua and Marin symphonies.
—Emily Curiel
may 24, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
Nearby were manuscripts of nine symphonies that Mozart wrote within two years, in his late teens.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The 89-year-old Glass has composed more than 30 operas, 14 symphonies, 13 concertos as well as film soundtracks and other works.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
In addition to leading symphonies in San Francisco and Miami, Thomas also served as music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic in New York, principal guest conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
At least two symphonies are performing in Hartford and Bridgeport.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Sunlight, scalpers and symphonies, in readers’ eyes.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Now back in Cincinnati, LaVigne performs all over the world with symphonies, at special events and as a cruise headliner.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonies
orchestras
Noun
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All other orchestras have announced theirs by now because planning is always about18 months ahead of performances.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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The way Dion conducts imaginary orchestras with her fingers while speaking.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Symphonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphonies. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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