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Orchestral Favorites is an album by Frank Zappa first released in May 1979 on his own DiscReet Records label. The album is instrumental and features music performed by the 37-piece Abnuceals Emuukha Electric Symphony Orchestra.

The album's creation was spurred by Warner Bros' rejection of Zappa's Läther album. After demanding more albums than Zappa was contractually obliged to provide and reediting the live album Zappa in New York, a lawsuit ensued, during which Studio Tan, Sleep Dirt and Orchestral Favorites were issued without Zappa's permission. This is Official Release #27.

All tracks written, composed and arranged by Frank Zappa.
Side one
1.  "Strictly Genteel"    7:04
2.  "Pedro's Dowry"    7:42
3.  "Naval Aviation in Art"    1:20
Side two
1.  "Duke of Prunes"    4:20
2.  "Bogus Pomp"    13:29

Musicians:
    Frank Zappa – guitar, keyboards, vocals
    Mike Altschul – flute and clarinet
    Terry Bozzio – drums
    Bobby Dubow – violin
    David Duke – French horn
    Earle Dumler – oboe
    Bruce Fowler – trombone
    Pamela Goldsmith – viola
    Dana Hughes – bass trombone
    Jerry Kessler – cello
    Mike Lang – keyboards
    Joann McNab – bassoon
    Malcolm McNab – trumpet
    Dave Parlato – bass
    Ray Reed – flute
    Emil Richards – percussion
    David Shostac – flute
    John Wittenberg – violin