What's the Difference Between Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras?
Question
What's the difference between a Symphony orchestra and a Philharmonic orchestra?
Spencer, Kensington
Answer
James O'Brien: They mean the same thing. It's been a question before.
**Definitive**
Name: Gareth, Thames Ditton
Qualification: Trumpet player in an orchestra.
There is no difference. The main reason is in a major city where you have multiple world-class orchestras it helps differentiate.
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