Several modern orchestras have already changed their seating to the European system the great masters wrote for.

In the 17th century the modern orchestra was developing.

The trouble is, much of the most popular music for the modern orchestra falls into this period.

Balances, too, were unusual compared with those of a big, modern orchestra.

The modern Chinese orchestra typically consists of four main sections.

This was the time when the modern orchestra was formed, more or less as we know it.

It could also accommodate a full modern orchestra, though there would be no room for the stage seats to the sides.

By the time the modern orchestra started in the 17th century, the violin was fully developed.

What might sound rushed with a modern orchestra now seems fleet and intense.

Even in the mid 18th century the modern orchestra had not yet evolved.