the orchestra

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

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Erik Griffin also has some good moments as the orchestra manager. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026 With more than 50 in the cast, 50 in the crew and 55 in the orchestra, this is a massive production. — Courtney Cole, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Yannick Nézet-Séguin nudges the orchestra’s warmth and saturation into territory that, if not quite gaudy, is certainly gala-worthy, privileging vibrancy over darkness. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 Dudamel has a five-year contract and will spend about 15 weeks with the orchestra each season. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the orchestra

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