major orchestra

collocation in English

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major
adjective
uk
/ˈmeɪ.dʒər/us
/ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the ...
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orchestra
noun
uk
/ˈɔː.kɪ.strə/us
/ˈɔːr.kə.strə/
a large group of musicians who play many different instruments together and are led by ...
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(Definition ofmajorandorchestrafrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This determination is shown, for example, through some professors leaving the conservatoire early, without gaining a qualification, so that they could take up a post in amajororchestra.
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He had an international reputation but never held a post as music director of amajororchestraor opera house.
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Four of the professors - male leavers of 1963, 1968, 1969 and 1973 - left the conservatoire early because they had secured positions in major orchestras.
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The major orchestras in other countries with which they have to compete get subsidies of over £1 million a year.
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It is a system which every year sees major orchestras, opera houses, theatres and festivals go bankrupt.
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It is the most popular of the four major orchestras and is in continual demand.
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He has since performed with many of the world's major orchestras and conductors.
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She has also sung with most of the major orchestras, as well as several prominent festivals.
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He has won several conducting prizes and held many positions with major orchestras.
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Shaham performs recitals and appears with major orchestras throughout the world.
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His students have distinguished themselves with top prizes at the worlds most prestigious competitions and are performing with major orchestras worldwide.
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He has concertized with major orchestras on radio and television.
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Daverne has also conducted many major orchestras around the world.
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All are seasoned chamber musicians and veteran performers, either as soloists or as principals in major orchestras.
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Major orchestras generally use bell bronze cymbals, which are capable of a greater dynamic range than any others.
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Many of his students are members of the major orchestras the world over.
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He has played with major orchestras and in recital throughout the world.
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In addition, he prepared the choir for more than 100 performances, broadcasts, and recordings with major orchestras.
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He has gained particular distinction for his collaborative work and has appeared as soloist with many major orchestras.
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Many of his students went on to play in major orchestras and teach at major universities around the world.
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