# The Orchestra

> Classical music reimagined

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## Overview

- **ID:** `id560078788`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NatureGuides Ltd.
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (303 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-03-26
- **First published:** 2012-12-06
- **Size:** 1.96 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-orchestra/id560078788)
- **Website:** [https://www.classicalapps.com/](https://www.classicalapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.classicalapps.com/privacy/](https://www.classicalapps.com/privacy/)

## Description

The Orchestra reimagines classical music with Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra, presenting eight works spanning three centuries, with video, synchronized scores, simplified scores, and Salonen’s insightful commentary.

Explore expert instrument explanations with keyboard play-alongs and 360° instrument views; BeatMap visualizes the orchestra in time and lets you isolate sections. Enjoy multi-camera video and notes by Mark Swed, with a program featuring Haydn, Beethoven, Berlioz, Debussy, Mahler, Stravinsky, Lutosławski, and Salonen’s Violin Concerto.

## Rankings

- #87,926 — Overall

## Review summary

The Orchestra is highly praised for its design, educational value, and immersive audiovisual content, making it a standout tool for learning about orchestras at home or in class. Users cite accessible navigation, clear instrument explanations, and strong audio/video quality as major strengths. However, recurring downsides include a redesigned interface that removed useful classroom features, occasional crashes when selecting pieces, limited content, and macOS stability bugs. Overall, it's a powerful learning tool with room for growth in content and resilience.

### Pros

- Beautiful design with clear instrument descriptions and a strong educational focus.
- Excellent audio and video fidelity, with synchronized visuals that enhance comprehension.
- Easy to use and navigate, making it accessible for beginners, students, and families.
- Rich, engaging content that broadens musical appreciation and is suitable for classrooms and homeschooling.
- Great value for money, offering substantial content and features for the price.

### Cons

- Recent redesign removed key classroom features such as instrument zoom, notes during instrument excerpts, and enlarged video clips.
- App can crash or close when selecting a piece, indicating stability issues.
- Library/content is limited, with only a small number of songs and pieces; many users want more.
- Occasional bugs on macOS and general stability concerns despite improvements.

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