Tag: pit orchestra
Which symphony orchestras perform at the US National Symphony Hall?
The National Symphony Center in Washington, DC, is home to the most celebrated symphony orchestra in the world.It’s also a world-class institution.But it has long been a haven for artists, performers and musicians.It has hosted many world-famous artists, including Leonard Bernstein, Richard Strauss, Gustav Mahler and other composers.But its annual performance is often overshadowed by […]
Continue Reading...How ‘The Orphans’ performed in Seattle symphony
NEW YORK — It was a symphony of sounds, all of them serene.As it played in its new home at the Orpheum Theater, it sounded like a concert of the kind the Orphans performed at the prestigious Royal Opera House.“I’ve never seen the Orphan live before,” said Alex Mollick, the organist of the orchestra, “and […]
Continue Reading...How to build your own Pit Orchestra
4FourTwo is a new podcast that aims to help you learn and practice with music instruments.It’s all about learning how to play the instruments that have been around for centuries and then building on that knowledge to make your own.We talked to Richard Branson to learn more about the world’s first pit orchestra and how […]
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