as in orchestras
a usually large group of musicians playing together
served as a conductor for the philharmonic
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Rising to fame in the 1940s as a crooner with the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey orchestras, Sinatra quickly became a solo sensation, his smooth baritone and intimate phrasing redefining popular music for a generation of listeners.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026 -
Guest orchestras have become rare guests these days.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Sunlight, scalpers and symphonies, in readers’ eyes.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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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
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“Philharmonics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philharmonics. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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