Dorset's most famous cultural institution is perhaps the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1893 and now one of the country's most celebrated orchestras.

The most celebrated orchestras aren't the ones with the healthiest balance sheets; they're the ones with the most celebrated artistic achievements.

"For Pittsburgh not to have such a celebrated orchestra would be a great travesty," Mr. Jansons said.

While running Sony, Norio Ohga pursued his love of music, conducting celebrated orchestras in concerts organised by the company.

In a musical culture known for its splendid wind and brass players, even the most celebrated French orchestras disappoint international ears.

She was also very active as a soloist performing with celebrated orchestras.

Mainly Mozart is a 501(c)3 non-profit based in San Diego, California, and is an internationally renowned presenter of world-class musicians from some of the nation's most celebrated orchestras.

Tafelmusik, Toronto's celebrated Baroque orchestra, presents Handel's Harp Concerto as well as works by Purcell, Locatelli and Vivaldi.

Under his given Russian name, Vladimir Dukelsky, he turned out ballet scores, concertos, sonatas, art-song cycles and at least three symphonies for the world's most celebrated orchestras and conductors.

During his second year with Madam Samaroff at Philadelphia (1934), List entered and won Philadelphia's annual piano competition, giving him the opportunity to perform with Philadelphia's celebrated orchestra.