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symphony orchestra
A large orchestra consisting of string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments that mainly performs classical music such as symphonies.
Die Berliner Philharmoniker sind ein weltberühmtes Sinfonieorchester.
The Berlin Philharmonic is a world-famous symphony orchestra.
The word is a clear compound made up of 'Sinfonie' (symphony) and 'Orchester' (orchestra). So it literally describes an orchestra that specializes in playing symphonies.
Das Sinfonieorchester der Stadt gibt jeden Sommer ein Open-Air-Konzert.
The city's symphony orchestra gives an open-air concert every summer.
Typical verbs used with 'Sinfonieorchester' (symphony orchestra) are 'einem Sinfonieorchester angehören' (to belong to a symphony orchestra), 'in einem Sinfonieorchester spielen' (to play in a symphony orchestra), or 'ein Sinfonieorchester dirigieren' (to conduct a symphony orchestra).
Ihr Traum ist es, eines Tages die Wiener Philharmoniker zu dirigieren.
Her dream is to conduct the Vienna Philharmonic one day.
When talking about a performance, the genitive is often used, e.g. 'ein Konzert des Sinfonieorchesters' (a concert by the symphony orchestra). If someone is a member, you say 'er spielt im Sinfonieorchester' (he plays in the symphony orchestra).
Wir haben Karten für ein Konzert des Leipziger Gewandhausorchesters.
We have tickets for a concert by the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra.
philharmonic / concert hall
Both words can refer to a large orchestra that performs classical music. „Sinfonieorchester“ generally names the type of ensemble, while „Philharmonie“, when used as an orchestra name, is usually institutional or tied to a specific name. Use „Sinfonieorchester“ for the general description and „Philharmonie“ for a special orchestra name.
Das Sinfonieorchester spielt heute Abend in unserer Stadt.
The symphony orchestra is performing in our city tonight.
Die Philharmonie spielt heute Abend in unserer Stadt.
The philharmonic orchestra is performing in our city tonight.
