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The first is a Baroque orchestra (i.e., J.S. Bach, Handel, Vivaldi), which generally had a smaller number of performers, and in which one or more chord-playing instruments, the basso continuo group (e.g., harpsichord or pipe organ and assorted bass instruments to perform the bassline), played an important role; the second is a typical classical ...
[4] The five were the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Cleveland Orchestra. But the concept and the list are now outmoded. Music critics today include more orchestras on their lists of "top" American orchestras. [5] Notable U.S. orchestras are listed here by state.
This is a list of symphony orchestras that includes orchestras with established notability. The orchestras of Europe have a separate list . A list of youth orchestras can be found at List of youth orchestras .
The term "Big Five" was coined around the time when long-playing recordings became available, regular orchestral radio broadcasts were expanding, and the five orchestras that make up the group had annual concert series in New York City.
Lynne and Tandy reunited again on 12 November 2013 to perform, under the name Jeff Lynne and Friends, "Livin' Thing" and "Mr. Blue Sky" at the Children in Need Rocks concert at Hammersmith Eventim Apollo, London. The backing orchestra was the BBC Concert Orchestra, with Chereene Allen on lead violin. [20]
Toronto Symphony Orchestra members (1 C, 28 P) V. Players of the Vienna Philharmonic (1 C, 28 P) Pages in category "Orchestra people"
Sub-unit – a group that is descended from the main group, with smaller number of members. Usually, all the members are from the main group. [5] [6] [7] Supergroup – a musical group formed with members who are already successful as solo artists or as members of other successful groups.
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