chamber orchestra
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chamber orchestra
An orchestra with a relatively small lineup, designed mainly for performing chamber music in smaller concert halls.
Das Kammerorchester spielte ein Konzert mit Werken von Mozart und Haydn.
The chamber orchestra played a concert featuring works by Mozart and Haydn.
The word is composed of 'Kammer' (chamber/small room) and 'Orchester' (orchestra). A 'Kammer' is a small room, which indicates that this orchestra is intended for smaller halls and not for large opera houses.
Die Akustik in der alten Kirche war perfekt für das Kammerorchester.
The acoustics in the old church were perfect for the chamber orchestra.
Common verbs in connection with a chamber orchestra are 'ein Konzert geben' (to give a concert), 'ein Stück aufführen' (to perform a piece), or 'im Kammerorchester spielen' (to play in the chamber orchestra).
Als Geigerin träumt sie davon, in einem berühmten Kammerorchester zu spielen.
As a violinist, she dreams of playing in a famous chamber orchestra.
This word firmly belongs to the field of classical music. It describes a specific type of orchestra that differs from a large symphony orchestra.
Liebhaber der Barockmusik besuchen oft Konzerte von Kammerorchestern.
Lovers of Baroque music often attend concerts by chamber orchestras.
