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| | Orchestra -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article |
 | | An orchestra is a (additional info and facts about musical ensemble) musical ensemble used most often in (Traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste) classical music. | | | In some theaters, the orchestra is the area of seats directly in front of the stage (called "primafila" or "platea"); the term more properly applies to the place in a theatre, or (A hall where concerts are given) concert hall set apart for the musicians. | | | The typical symphony orchestra consists of four groups of (Any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds) musical instruments: |
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http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/o/or/orchestra.htm
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| | Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra - Welcome |
| | A frequent guest at the Kosciuszko Foun-dation’s Chamber Music Series, in 2003 the Virtuosi was invited to perform at the Gala Concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of John Paul II papacy. | | | The mission of the Virtuosi is to preserve and perpetuate the great traditions of chamber music through the expansion of its public performance season; its education series; and, by showcasing the excellence of regional talent. | | | 1,000 children with fun and inspiring programs that are part concert, part lecture and part hands-on introduction to classical music and the instruments of the orchestra. |
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http://www.thevirtuosi.org
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| | ipedia.com: English Chamber Orchestra Article |
| | Other London-based orchestras include the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philharmonia and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. | | | The English Chamber Orchestra is a small (hence "chamber") orchestra based in London. | | | Britten conducted the orchestra on several occasions, and made a number of records with the group. |
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http://www.ipedia.com/english_chamber_orchestra.html
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| | Northwest Chamber Orchestra |
| | Gothóni's compositions includes three chamber operas, the chamber cantata The Ox and Its Shepherd (recorded by Ondine), and a concerto grosso version of this cantata for violin, piano, and strings. | | | Silverstein is the founder of the Boston Symphony Chamber Players and was music director of the Utah Symphony in 1997 and 1998. | | | Ralf Gothóni was born in Finland and began his studies on the violin at age three, and on piano at age five. |
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http://www.nwco.org/musicians.html
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| | Nederland Kamerorkest (Chamber Orchestra) - Short History |
| | The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra is known as a prominent representative of the still relatively few full-time chamber orchestras, able to devote all of its time to perfecting the characteristic chamber orchestra sound, and specializing in chamber orchestra repertoire from all styles and periods. | | | During its 45-year existence the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra has attracted many of the world's most eminent conductors and soloists as guest artists and has made numerous LP's and CD's for several recording companies. | | | Along with the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra (NPO), the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra plays an important role in opera at Amsterdam's Music Theater. |
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http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/NKO.htm
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| | Celebrating 27 years of serving the entire community Erie Chamber Orchestra Director |
| | The Erie Chamber Orchestra is funded in part by grants from the Music Performance Trust Fund of the Recording Industry Association of America. | | | The orchestra performs a diverse repertoire of music which are often premiere works or seldom performed works in our area. | | | The Erie Chamber Orchestra has been very successful in its mission of presenting "free admission" concerts to the community it serves. |
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http://www.velocity.net/~eco1
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| | Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra |
| | It is the mission of the Chamber Orchestra to provide concerts of the highest musical quality. | | | The Chamber Players Series, a two-concert chamber music series, features Music Director Heiichiro Ohyama performing as violist with members of the Chamber Orchestra. | | | The CD sells for $20 and is available by calling the Chamber Orchestra office at (805)687-7820. |
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http://www.imagenet.net/sbco/orchestra.html
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| | Texas Chamber Orchestra [formerly CSM] |
| | Texas Chamber Orchestra is a colorful and vibrant ensemble composed of some of the finest musicians in North Texas. | | | Now, more than ever before, Texas Chamber Orchestra is dedicated to providing concerts of great music, enriching quality of life, and offering engaging educational opportunities for adults and children in the diverse communities it serves. | | | When he formed the orchestra in 1985, founding Music Director Nicholas Parakevas knew that he was filling a niche not served by other Texas symphonies. |
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http://wwoww.com/csm
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| | Red Mountain Chamber Orchestra Homepage |
| | The Red Mountain Chamber Orchestra exists to educate and give pleasure to the public by performing a repertoire of classical music composed especially for chamber orchestra, music not otherwise heard in Birmingham. | | | Les Fillmer, music director of the orchestra for eight years, is now conductor for the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s State of Alabama Ballet productions, David Itkin is music director of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Wes Kenney is associate director of the Virginia Symphony and Tom Hinds is music director for the MSO, to mention a few. | | | Ranging in age from 16 to about 80, we are bound together by a passion that leads us to work diligently on concert materials for the sake of the music and for the joy of creating music together as an ensemble. |
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http://www.rmco.org
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| | The Harvard University Choir > About the Choir > The Harvard Baroque Chamber Orchestra |
| | The Harvard Baroque Chamber Orchestra (HBCO) is a small chamber orchestra dedicated to bringing back to life the vivid rhetoric and dancing rhythms of baroque music. | | | The Harvard Baroque Chamber Orchestra is one of America’s only undergraduate early music orchestras. | | | Auditions are held in the fall during Freshmen Week; no prior experience with early instruments or period performance is necessary, only a love of chamber music, excellent musicianship, and a willingness to play well with others. |
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http://www.uchoir.harvard.edu/orchestra.html
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| | Boulder Chamber Orchestra |
| | The new Boulder Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Bahman Saless, presents the third concert of its inaugural season at 7:30 p.m. | | | The boulder chamber orchestra is holding their next performance on March 11, 2005. | | | The Boulder Chamber Orchestra is holding there next concert on March, 11, 2005. |
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http://boulderchamberorchestra.blogspot.com
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| | HomePage of the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs |
| | The orchestra performs a variety of music: great classics, forgotten gems of the past, and new music recently composed by Colorado Springs composers. | | | Under the baton of Music Director Thomas Wilson, the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs has achieved the highest artistic performance level in its history. | | | Its mission is to provide great chamber music to music lovers of the Pikes Peak region. |
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http://www.chamberorchestraofthesprings.org
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| | Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra About LACO |
| | The mission of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra is to preserve and advance a living tradition of orchestral music through artistically excellent performances that energize and enrich the lives of players and listeners alike. | | | Their collective passion and extraordinary skills are readily evident in the orchestra and chamber music concerts presented by LACO, concerts which consistently inspire their discerning and loyal audiences (some have also attended LACO performances for over twenty years! | | | The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra believes that classical music is a joy to be shared by everyone. |
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http://www.laco.org/about.html
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| | Amadeus Chamber Orchestra |
| | June 4, 2005 at 1:30 PM Chamber Orchestra is a youth music education organization in the Pittsburgh area performing quality classical chamber music under the direction of our Artistic Director, Augustin Martinovic. | | | Excellence is achieved by public presentation to classical music lovers, general public and professionals, in traditional musical settings, as well as by enthusiastically promoting chamber music to youth in different communities. | | | Chamber Orchestra is program within Martinovic Classical Music Studio. |
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http://www.amadeuschamberorchestra.org
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| | FMCO - Flower Mound Community Orchestras |
| | The orchestras are composed of local-area musicians of all ages who volunteer their time and considerable talents for the benefit of cultural awareness in the community and for their own enjoyment of playing in an ensemble. | | | Anyone interested in joining any of our orchestras during the current season, please contact the Music Director to arrange an audition. | | | To audition for a place in any of the orchestras, please contact the Music Director. |
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http://www.fmco.org
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| | Finnish Chamber Orchestra |
| | In 1996 Finnish Chamber Orchestra made the successful debut tour in USA with concerts in Atlanta, Chicago (Orchestra Hall), St.Louis, New York (Alice Tully Hall) and Washington DC (Kennedy Center). | | | The Finnish Chamber Orchestra has recorded Haydn's Symphonies No. 92 in G Major and No. 99 in E-flat Major for the Ondine label, as well as Sallinen's complete works for string orchestra for the Naxos label. | | | Acclaimed as "The Flagship of the Finnish Orchestral Fleet", the orchestra performs a wide-ranging repertoire that includes music by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, as well as Sibelius, Aulis Sallinen, and other contemporary Finnish composers. |
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http://www.musicfinland.com/fco/fco_english
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| | CLASSICAL MUSIC ARCHIVES MP3/WMA: Amadeus Chamber Orchestra |
| | The Amadeus Chamber Orchestra has recorded the compositions of Russian and foreign composers in the studios of the Russian Radio. | | | In addition to his work with the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra, Cadena performs with the Yurlov Choir and the Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Ministry of Defense. | | | The orchestra's repertoire includes music from the baroque to the contemporary avant-garde, and frequently performs the music of Moscow composers of many generations, including V.Artemov, |
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http://www.classicalarchives.com/artists/amadeus.html
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| | The Temporal Doorway - Studio |
| | The name is a sort of pointed compound pun on the name of a theoretical particle which (theoretically) can only travel faster than light (the tachyon), the physicist's tool for tracking conventional particles (the cloud chamber), and the term for a small orchestra (usually less than 10 instruments) - the chamber orchestra. | | | The focus of the music presented here is my Tachyon Chamber Orchestra project. | | | Tachyon Chamber Orchestra usually uses between four and ten instruments. |
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http://www.temporaldoorway.com/studio/index.htm
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| | Starling Chamber Orchestra |
| | The Starling Chamber Orchestra, hailed by the Munchner Merkur as “the world's youngest chamber orchestra,” is a major component of the Starling Preparatory String Project, the internationally renowned training center at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. | | | The Starling Chamber Orchestra's discography includes two volumes of Giornovichi violin concerti on the Arte Nova Classics/BMG label, Aspen Serenade, which was recorded live at the 1997 Aspen Music Festival and hailed by American Record Guide as “a delight in every way”, and "Simply Brilliant! | | | The Starling Preparatory String Project and Starling Chamber Orchestra are jointly supported by the Starling Project Foundation, Inc. and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). |
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http://www.starling.org/about.html
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| | Three Rivers Chamber Orchestra |
| | The Three Rivers Chamber Orchestra is an amateur orchestra of high standard, based in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire presenting 2 - 3 concerts a year and having fun sight-reading during the odd repertoire day. | | | If you are interested in playing in the orchestra and want further information, please feel free to drop us an email, otherwise we hope to see you soon at one of our concerts. | | | MOZART Concerto for piano & orchestra no. >21, K. 467, C major |
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http://www.3rco.org
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| | Exultate - Exultate Chamber Choir & Orchestra |
| | Exultate is a chamber choir and orchestra founded in 1996, based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, and conducted by Thomas D. Rossin. | | | If you are interested in auditioning for the Exultate Chamber Choir or Orchestra, please read the audition information which includes rehearsal dates, performances and recording sessions. | | | Proceeds will be used to fund the excellent programs and future recordings produced by Exultate Chamber Choir and Orchestra. |
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http://www.exultate.org
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| | Orchestra Sonoma |
| | the orchestra has gained the reputation as a fun, audience-friendly and musically excellent ensemble to be experienced and enjoyed by music lovers of all ages. | | | onoma County's only professional chamber orchestra, the former “Rohnert Park Chamber Orchestra” has a new name, a new outlook and is bringing its lively music to all of Sonoma County. | | | In its first eight years, Orchestra Sonoma has already broken new ground with its fresh and innovative approach to programming and exciting concert performances. |
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http://members.aol.com/orchsonoma/index.html
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| | Mississippi Chamber Orchestra |
| | Mississippi Chamber Orchestra falls under the aegis of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Mississippi's premier symphonic organization. | | | The "Chamber" series concerts by the Mississippi Chamber Orchestra feature a lot of varied music, some known, others unknown, but worth getting to know! | | | Soloists include members of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, as well as guest artists. |
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http://www.millsaps.edu/pfrmarts/mcorch.htm
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| | Montpelier Chamber Orchestra |
| | Please send resume, a CD of your work as conductor, if applicable and 3 references to Montpelier Chamber Orchestra Search Committee, PO Box 272, Montpelier, VT 05601 by October 1, 2005. | | | For further information, contact orchestra general manager at mpperley@aol.com or 229-1501. | | | WANTED: Music Director/Conductor for The Montpelier Chamber Orchestra - a well-established chamber orchestra, composed of professional, semi-professional and avocational musicians. |
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http://www.montpelierchamberorchestra.org
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| | Kingston Chamber Orchestra - Home |
| | The Kingston Chamber Orchestra is an amateur orchestra of high standard, based in Kingston, Surrey, UK. | | | Friend of the orchestra Rachel Gadsden has been shortlisted for the Dada Awards 2005. | | | A review of our concert on 18 June 2005 with Samanth Ward said, "... |
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http://www.kcomusic.org
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| | Kitchener Waterloo Chamber Orchestra |
| | Welcome to the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Orchestra's 21st Season. | | | We continue to concentrate primarily on undeservedly neglected music. |
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http://www.kwchamberorchestra.ca
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| | New Zealand Symphony Orchestra |
| | Shaw was the first woman artist on Blue Note Records where she made 3 albums, she sung, toured and recorded with Count Basie in the late 60s and has performed at almost all of the major jazz festivals and clubs worldwide over the last 40 years. | | | We are pleased to introduce to New Zealand audiences the magic of Soul, Jazz and Disco Diva – Marlena Shaw, who will perform with the orchestra in 3 concerts only during December. | | | Kids, meet the instruments of the orchestra and help us save the Duck from the Wolf in Prokofiev's classic tale. |
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http://www.nzso.co.nz
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| | Kensington Chamber Orchestra |
| | Many of the orchestra's players are keen chamber musicians, and the orchestra organises an annual weekend away to Prussia Cove, near Penzance, home of the International Musicians Seminar, giving us the opportunity to play chamber music in a relaxing and beautiful environment. | | | Formerly known as the Informal Chamber Orchestra, we are an amateur orchestra boasting a history dating back to 1936. | | | Our next concert will be on Saturday 26th November 7.30pm at St Peter's Church, W11 |
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http://www.kco.org.uk
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| | The Somerset Chamber Orchestra |
| | The Somerset Chamber Orchestra has performed concerts in and around the county for more than 20 years. | | | In recent times, residential courses have continued but on a smaller scale, exploring chamber music repertoire. | | | Following its origins in 1979 as a string ensemble, a residential orchestral course was held annually at the end of August until 1999. |
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http://www.dmmason.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/sco
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| | Erie Chamber Orchestra |
| | Clarence E. Beyers, the Orchestra has filled a musical void and allows many disadvantaged members of the Erie community to attend concerts. | | | Its premise is that "anyone can learn to enjoy classical music, if they only have the opportunity to have contact with it." | | | The Erie Chamber Orchestra cultural mission is to present "free admission" concerts for the community of Erie Pennsylvania. |
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http://www.tourerie.com/erie_chamber_orchestra.shtml
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| | The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia |
| | Music Director Ignat Solzhenitsyn leads The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia on Sunday, December 4 at 2:30 PM and Monday, December 5 at 7:30 PM in the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center. | | | Wolfgang Holzmair joins The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia in Bach's Cantata #82 | | | Learn how you can play a vital role in supporting the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia |
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http://www.chamberorchestra.org
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| | Corinthian Chamber Orchestra |
| | The Corinthian Chamber Orchestra is one of London's leading amateur orchestras. | | | Formed in 1995 under the musical direction of Alan Hazeldine, the orchestra has built a reputation for extremely high-quality performances in its regular concerts at St. James's Church, Piccadilly. | | | All content on this website © Copyright Corinthian Chamber Orchestra, 2005 |
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http://www.corinthianorchestra.org.uk
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| | Orchestra Seattle Seattle Chamber Singers |
| | With its brilliant arias for a quartet of soloists, thrilling music for chorus and orchestra, and our unique addition of dueling harpsichords (one of which is manned by conductor George Shangrow), Handel's Messiah is something we look forward to each December. | | | Our complete presentation can't be found anywhere else — it's that special holiday concert you'll want to tell your best friends about. | | | This beautiful choral work was written when the English composer was 82 years old. |
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http://www.osscs.org
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| | Seacoast Community Chamber Orchestra Home Page |
| | We perform several concerts throughout the year including a winter holiday concert, a spring children's concert, and summer pops concerts. | | | If you are not already familiar with the Seacoast Community Chamber Orchestra, allow us to introduce ourselves. | | | Logos and content are copyright Seacoast Community Chamber Orchestra. |
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http://www.seacoastmusic.org
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| | Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Splash |
| | Some of our Friday evening concerts at Ordway Center have been "Jazzed-Up!" Attend the first half of the concert for your classical fix, then choose whether to return to your seat in the hall after intermission for some chamber music OR stay in the lobby for a lively jazz combo. | | | Strike, Shake, Rattle and Roll - Welcome to the Percussion Family | | | Yet those marching bands inspired some of the best loved works by Austria's greatest composers throughout the closing decades of the 18th century. |
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http://www.thespco.org
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| | Welcome to the Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra |
| | Led by Music Director Donald Spieth, LVCO is a 35-member award-winning orchestra that delivers a yearly series of unforgettable performances featuring world-class soloists. | | | As we begin this milestone season, LVCO requests your company as we continue to bring you the Lehigh Valley’s most exciting classical music experience! | | | "The Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra played energetically, precisely, and sweetly." |
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http://www.lvco.org
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| | Camden Chamber Orchestra |
| | This Society is affiliated to Making Music (formerly The National Federation of Music Societies), which represents and supports amateur choirs, orchestras and music promoters throughout the United Kingdom. | | | 'The CCO is developing into one of those amateur orchestras one judges by professional standards.' |
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http://www.camdenchamberorchestra.org.uk
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| | ProMusica Chamber Orchestra |
| | Enjoy a bird's eye view of the orchestra and the amazing acoustics from a different perspective! | | | Take your listening experience to the extreme with ProMusica's new Xtreme Seats located in the balcony of the Southern Theatre. |
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http://www.promusicacolumbus.org
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| | OREGON COAST CHAMBER ORCHESTRA |
| | A regional community orchestra of musicians from 18 to 80 united by a love of music | | | OCCO's corporate sponsors: Oregon Pacific Banking Company, PeaceHealth Siuslaw Region, |
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http://www.occo.ws
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| | The Olympia Chamber Orchestra is committed to music, the musicians, and the community. | | | Please write, e-mail or call for information about "The Other Season", when the Olympia Chamber Orchestra explores "other" lesser known works and composers. | | | Anyone interested in playing with the orchestra in the 2005-2006 season should contact OCO very soon. |
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http://www.olympiachamberorchestra.org
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| | Portland Chamber Orchestra: 2005-2006 Season |
| | Welcome to the Portland Chamber Orchestra's 59th season, and what a spectacular musical menu it is! Planning a season is a fascinating process of great fun and challenge with ingredients of balance, variety of musical form, temperaments, styles and nationalities contributing their unique flavors to the musical banquet. | | | This feast is deliciously rich with gorgeous music spiced with unifying thematic ideas that will appeal to diverse tastes. | | | SEASON CONCERTS ARE HELD IN KAUL AUDITORIUM AT REED COLLEGE |
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http://www.portlandchamberorchestra.org
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