Download or read book The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction written by D. Kern Holoman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-09-10 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. Far from an anachronistic organization that cannot long survive, it is shown to be powerful political and social force, occupying critical positions in cultural diplomacy, national identity, and civic pride.