philharmonic
fond of or devoted to music; music-loving: used especially in the name of certain musical societies that sponsor symphony orchestras (Philharmonic Societies ) and hence applied to their concerts (philharmonic concerts ).
of, noting, or presented by a symphony orchestra or the society sponsoring it.
a symphony orchestra or the society sponsoring it.
Origin of philharmonic
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How to use philharmonic in a sentence
Sargeant had served as a violinist with the New York philharmonic.
Music Criticism Has Degenerated Into Lifestyle Reporting | Ted Gioia | March 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTCredit Suisse has been the exclusive Global Sponsor of the New York philharmonic since 2007.
The New York Philharmonic Kicks Off its 170th Season | Daily Beast Promotions | September 19, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTphilharmonic President and Executive Director Zarin Mehta has high hopes for the 2010–11 season as well.
The New York Philharmonic and Credit Suisse Kick Off the 2010-11 Season with a Free Dress Rehearsal | Daily Beast Promotions | September 22, 2010 | THE DAILY BEASTTonight, the N.Y. philharmonic's baton is passed to Alan Gilbert, who wants to mash up the orchestra with metal and jazz.
On Monday morning, the philharmonic announced that financier Henry R. Kravis will donate that impressive sum to the symphony.
The philharmonic concerts are wretched, and nobody goes to even the few piano concerts there are.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayCount Stockhammer gave me a fresh commission on behalf of the philharmonic Society.
Mendelssohn did not confine himself to calling the philharmonic Society together for my benefit.
Some commissions from the philharmonic would be very acceptable to me, besides, the concert.
Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 1 of 2 | Lady WallaceThe public of the philharmonic concerts is very favourably disposed towards me.
Richard Wagner | John F. Runciman
British Dictionary definitions for philharmonic
/ (ˌfɪlhɑːˈmɒnɪk, ˌfɪlə-) /
fond of music
(capital when part of a name) denoting an orchestra, choir, society, etc, devoted to the performance, appreciation, and study of music
(capital when part of a name) a specific philharmonic choir, orchestra, or society
Origin of philharmonic
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