the orchestra

noun

US
: a group of seats in a theater that are close to the stage

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One of his highlights was performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City with the orchestra last summer. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025 Eventually, his route takes him out the door and onto the streets of the theater district, with Francis still staying in step with the song thanks to an earpiece carrying music from the orchestra. Dave Quinn, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Not quite conducting the orchestra, more like joining the choir. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025 The Mahler recordings represented an artistic high-water mark; with Thomas conducting the orchestra and vocal soloists including mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, tenor Stuart Skelton and baritone Thomas Hampson, the performances were universally acclaimed. Georgia Rowe, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the orchestra

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