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What Types of Music Does a Symphony Orchestra Play?

Symphony orchestras play various types of music within the classical music genre, such as concertos and sonatas, as well as orchestral versions of Broadway musical scores and film scores. Symphony orchestras also perform music in the jazz genre that has been composed for an orchestra, such as the music of George Gershwin or Duke Ellington.

  1. Concertos and Sonatas

    • Symphony orchestras perform concertos and sonatas frequently. Concertos are composed for an orchestra and a particular soloist. Sonatas are made up of three or four movements and each movement has a different form.

    Broadway Musical Scores

    • Orchestras take on Broadway music scores that are composed for symphonies. Popular ones include "The Lion King," "Beauty and the Beast," "West Side Story" and "Fiddler on the Roof."

    Film Music

    • Film music is played by orchestras as well. The music of "Star Wars," Disney movie medleys, and "Titanic" have all been performed by orchestras.

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