ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ORCHESTRA
Via Latin from Greek: the space in the theatre reserved for the chorus, from orkheisthai to dance.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ORCHESTRA»
The term «orchestra» is very widely used and occupies the
9.207 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «ORCHESTRA»
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orchestra.
I recorded the song live in front of an orchestra, and yes, I was very moved, I was in tears.
I sing what I sing. And that's recitals and orchestra concerts. To appease - no, that's not the right word - let's say to satisfy - any opera urgings that my public has, I'll put in an aria.
There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesn't give a damn what goes on in between.
I mean, the great secret is that an orchestra can actually play without a conductor at all. Of course, a great conductor will have a concept and will help them play together and unify them.
I've been a woman for a little over 50 years and have gotten over my initial astonishment. As for conducting an orchestra, that's a job where I don't think sex plays much part.
It's like a whole orchestra, the piano for me.
Toting around a full orchestra on tour is very ambitious. I would consider doing a show now and then, like do a show at Radio City or Carnegie Hall with a full orchestra.
The sound of the orchestra is one of the most magnificent musical sounds that has ever existed.
And over the last ten years, after my work with the Brodsky Quartet, I had the opportunity to write arrangements for chamber group, chamber orchestra, jazz orchestra, symphony orchestra even.
Over the years, I've loved being on stage with an orchestra, waving my hands around.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ORCHESTRA»
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orchestra in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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This lyrical romp through the orchestra begins with animal musicians slowly gathering for the evening performance.
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The Story of the
Orchestra: Listen While You Learn about the ...
This is the moment in grand German opera that everyone finds easy to make fun of: In the mythological world of Wagner's opera Die Walkure, nine sisters (yes, the ones wearing horned helmets) on horseback fallen heroes.
3
Anatomy of the
Orchestra
Anatomy of the Orchestra is written not only for fellow conductors, players, students, and professional musicians, but also for everyone interested in the performance of orchestral music.
4
The Score, the
Orchestra, and the Conductor
This book details many topics that otherwise are unavailable to the aspiring and established conductor, including the use of the common denominator, the "The ZIG-ZAG method", a multiple, cross-indexed glossary of orchestral instruments in ...
5
Red
Orchestra: The Story of the Berlin Underground and the ...
In this unforgettable book, distinguished author Anne Nelson shares one of the most shocking and inspiring–and least chronicled–stories of domestic resistance to the Nazi regime.
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Orchestra Expressions, Book One Student Edition: Violin, ...
Unique Features of Orchestra Expressions: * "Four-fingers-down" start for every instrument * Separate but simultaneous development of both hands * Bass begins in III position developing early shifting * Orchestra arrangements by Sandra ...
Kathleen DeBarry Brungard, Michael L. Alexander, Gerald E. Anderson, 2004
7
The Cambridge Companion to the
Orchestra
This guide to the orchestra and orchestral life is unique in its breadth of coverage. It combinesorchestral history and repertory with a practical bias offering critical thought about the past, present and future of the orchestra.
8
Bartók: Concerto for
Orchestra
This handbook contains a discussion of the historical and musical contexts of the piece, its early performance history, and critical reception.
9
Evenings with the
Orchestra
In this delightful and now classic narrative, written by the brilliant composer and critic Hector Berlioz, readers are made privy to 25 highly entertaining evenings with a fascinating group of distracted performers.
10
Teaching Band &
Orchestra: Methods and Materials
A guide to teaching instrumental music covers such topics as recruitment, creating lesson plans, curriculum development, running rehearsals, and organizing concerts.
Lynn Graydon Cooper, 2004
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ORCHESTRA»
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orchestra is used in the context of the following news items.
Duluth orchestra debuts Iranian composer's piece
DULUTH — International collaboration is in the air in Duluth, where the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra performed an original piece by a ... «Post-Bulletin, Jul 15»
MoTab Choir and orchestra surprised with 2016 European tour
Nearing the end of their Atlantic Coast tour, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square perform at the West Point Military ... «Daily Herald, Jul 15»
From Rossini to Rorem, Minnesota Orchestra chamber concert offers …
Sunday: Outstandingly imaginative programming is a hallmark of the chamber music concerts hosted regularly by Minnesota Orchestra soloists. «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
Reminder: Orchestra returning to McAlester
The First Baptist Church of McAlester will host a free concert featuring the big band style Tulsa Praise Orchestra and national recording artist ... «Mcalester News Capital, Jul 15»
Electro-pop festival calls in the national orchestra
... festival in Antwerp. This weekend they've invited the Belgian National Orchestra to show how it's done unplugged. Go figure. tomorrowland ... «Slipped Disc, Jul 15»
Classical CDs: Mixed results from Harth-Bedoya, Norwegian orchestra
Like most major orchestra conductors these days, Miguel Harth-Bedoya holds music-director posts on two continents. Currently between his ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
Glenn Miller Orchestra to play at Sunday brunch in Williamsburg
The event will run from 1-6 p.m. at the Colonial Heritage Ballroom, located at 6500 Arthur Hills Drive. Tickets are $59 and can be ordered in ... «Daily Press, Jul 15»
Band and Orchestra Boot Camp
Students at Arnold Elementary School are spending the summer learning how to play musical instruments. It's a fun and free Band and Orchestra Boot Camp. «KLKN, Jul 15»
Gateway Chamber Orchestra Sets 2015-16 Season
Gateway Chamber Orchestra partners with the Franklin Theatre to announce its new home in the historic Main Street venue. After performing in ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
Prom 9: Mahler Chamber Orchestra/Andsnes review – big …
Leif Ove Andsnes played and directed the Mahler Chamber Orchestra from the piano at Prom 9. Photograph: Chris Christodoulou/BBC. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
