How is a symphony orchestra different from a chamber or philharmonic orchestra?
A chamber orchestra is typically smaller and focuses on the performance of chamber music. A philharmonic orchestra is usually the largest of the three types of ensembles. While any type of ensemble can play any type of music, the Plano Symphony focuses on classical and pops music of all kinds, hiring additional musicians when needed to ad to the group of core musicians that comprises our Symphony. The Plano Symphony can have anywhere from 40 to 70 musicians, depending on the music being played that evening.
