The material on this album originally was intended to be part of a four-record set called Läther, prepared for release in 1977. Then Frank Zappa got into a disagreement with his record company, Warner Bros., and Läther was split up into several different releases as part of a contractual agreement. The results were dumped on the market during 1978 and 1979, while Zappa moved on to his own record label. Orchestral Favorites consists of material recorded on September 17 and 18, 1975, with a 37-piece orchestra, and includes such familiar Zappa themes as "Duke of Prunes" (from Absolutely Free) and "Strictly Genteel" (from 200 Motels); "Bogus Pomp" also consisted largely of 200 Motels music. The themes are melodic and often majestic, with various startling juxtapositions and changes. This was the first release of Zappa orchestral material since Lumpy Gravy and a precursor of things to come.

The Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra and the Carolina Concert Choir are collaborating to present "A Carolina Christmas" in two performances this week. ...

Matthew Kraemer, now in his first season as associate conductor of the BPO, will lead the orchestra in a program of orchestral favorites traditionally ...

... audience will experience all the regular New Years Eve orchestral favorites and also get to delight in musical numbers from opera and musical theatre. ...

A special commissioned orchestral overture is being done by Camp Kirkland, a premier church orchestrator and arranger. And Larry Black will be participating ...