orchestral performance
[ɔːrˈkɛstrəl pərˈfɔːrməns]
nounfemininepl: orchestral performances / apresentações orquestrais
apresentação orquestral
1. A musical performance executed by an orchestra, typically consisting of string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections performing together under a conductor
The orchestral performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was breathtaking.
A apresentação orquestral da Nona Sinfonia de Beethoven foi de tirar o fôlego.
2. A concert or recital featuring orchestral music as the primary genre
The city's orchestra will host an orchestral performance next Friday at the concert hall.
A orquestra da cidade fará uma apresentação orquestral próximo sexta-feira no hall de concertos.
3. The act or instance of playing orchestral music in a formal or concert setting
Her orchestral performance demonstrated exceptional skill and musicianship.
Sua apresentação orquestral demonstrou habilidade e musicalidade excepcionais.
In Brazil, orchestral performances are significant cultural events, particularly in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The country has respected orchestras such as the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra (OSESP). In the USA, orchestral performances are central to classical music culture, with major orchestras in cities like New York, Boston, and Los Angeles being major institutions. Both cultures value orchestral music as a mark of cultural sophistication and artistic achievement.
Related Idioms & Phrases
orchestral performance of a lifetime
a full orchestral performance
live orchestral performance
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