"Orchestra and Orchestral Music" is an outstanding work of the famous musicologist William James Henderson, which opens the reader to the magical world of symphonic music. The author examines in detail the history of the orchestra, its development and role in musical culture. The book reveals the peculiarities of various orchestral genres, from symphony and opera to ballet and concert. The reader will be able to learn and appreciate the greatness of classical music masterpieces thanks to the deep analysis and professional approach of the author. "Orchestra and Orchestral Music" is a must-have book for all connoisseurs of high musical culture and lovers of classical music.