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Philharmonic Definition

Phil·har·monic (fil′här män′ik)

adjective

designating or of a society or other group formed to sponsor a symphony orchestra

Etymology: Fr philharmonique, infl. by It filharmonico < Gr philos, loving + harmonia, harmony

noun

a symphony orchestra sponsored as by such a society or group

Philharmonic Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Czech: Jiri Belohlavek became Assistant Conductor with the Czech Philharmonic upon graduation from the Prague Academy of Arts where he studied with Celibidache.

Modifies a noun

  • orchestra: It also boasts one of the oldest philharmonic orchestras in the world.
  • concert: He returns to America in 1951 and is a star of the roving Jazz At The Philharmonic concerts.
  • hall: Even the new philharmonic halls in Germany are not.
  • pub: Between us and home now lay only a couple of pints in the splendid Philharmonic pub, a kebab and a blizzard!
  • choir: Philharmonic choir gave a spirited interpretation of Messiah with the accompanying Orchestra da Camera, under the excellent direction of the eminent Nicholas Cleobury.