They thoroughly enjoyed the unique experience.
Not really... although the terms are generally used synonomously, these days. An orchestra is defined as an ensemble of different families of instruments. So, that could include concert bands, big bands and the jazz orchestra (big band, 2 horns and strings), among others. A symphony is a specific musical form, usually played by a (fairly) specific ensemble. So, the term "symphony orchestra" is literally an ensemble capable of playing that kind of piece... thus the modern symphony orchestra. Generally, the term "symphony orchestra" is more specific, when talking about the classical ensemble.
Essentially there is no difference between a philharmonic orchestra and a symphony orchestra. Both are made up of the same types of instruments and are capable of playing the same music. A philharmonic orchestra is normally composed of a choir or choral society that it accompanies whereas a symphony orchestra is not. There is or there use to be a difference. The Philharmonic Orchestra was also called " The Musical Republic" the musician elected their Conductor, the economics, the character of their orchestra, share revenues. The Symphonic Orchestra was mainly musicians employed by a State, University, etc. Today I do not know if this difference still prevails.
the next concert in the series will feature the Boston symphony orchestra playing the top show tunes of 2000
Been there, done that! They did the symphony thing wanting to make something different at that time, so the chances of they repeating something like that are from zero to none!
A full scale orchestra, playing a symphony, includes at leas 90 musicians
A full symphony orchestra generally uses a total of 30 violins, with 16 playing 1st and 14 on 2nd.
As one of the big give orchestras in America, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has many different people playing in it. Currently, the number of people in it exceeds over 100.
They thoroughly enjoyed the unique experience.
Not really... although the terms are generally used synonomously, these days. An orchestra is defined as an ensemble of different families of instruments. So, that could include concert bands, big bands and the jazz orchestra (big band, 2 horns and strings), among others. A symphony is a specific musical form, usually played by a (fairly) specific ensemble. So, the term "symphony orchestra" is literally an ensemble capable of playing that kind of piece... thus the modern symphony orchestra. Generally, the term "symphony orchestra" is more specific, when talking about the classical ensemble.
Essentially there is no difference between a philharmonic orchestra and a symphony orchestra. Both are made up of the same types of instruments and are capable of playing the same music. A philharmonic orchestra is normally composed of a choir or choral society that it accompanies whereas a symphony orchestra is not. There is or there use to be a difference. The Philharmonic Orchestra was also called " The Musical Republic" the musician elected their Conductor, the economics, the character of their orchestra, share revenues. The Symphonic Orchestra was mainly musicians employed by a State, University, etc. Today I do not know if this difference still prevails.
"The next concert in the series will feature the Boston Symphony Orchestra playing the top show tunes of 1980."The symphony was so boring I fell asleep to it.
the next concert in the series will feature the Boston symphony orchestra playing the top show tunes of 2000
Been there, done that! They did the symphony thing wanting to make something different at that time, so the chances of they repeating something like that are from zero to none!
This kind of music can be called polyrhythm or polyrhythmic.
If you want a very rough ballpark figure (there are huge variations, of course) I'd estimate after a life in the music field that the average person who sits down in the chair on their first day as a graduate professional musician (such as a member of a symphony orchestra), has 16 years of playing experience behind them at that point. All bets off when it comes to "prodigies", though.
There is no guitar in a standard symphony orchestra. If the orchestra is playing a guitar concerto, the guitarist would sit in front of the orchestra, near the conductor, as would any other soloist.