The Lowell Chamber Orchestra and Universal Edition have partnered to give composers an unusual opportunity to promote their works in print. The orchestra recently announced its second call-for-scores in order to stimulate the creation of new works for chamber orchestra. Just like in the first, very successful call-for-scores, the Lowell Chamber Orchestra will select a work to be performed during its fourth season.

LOWELL, Mass., Feb 11, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On Saturday, February 19, the Lowell Chamber Orchestra will become a vessel through which works explore the concept of new and old. “Antique Modernity” is a concert that revolves around Dana Kaufman’s brand new work, written specifically for the Lowell Chamber Orchestra, and works by Francis Poulenc, Georg Philip Telemann, and Jean Philip Rameau, that challenge our concepts of contemporary and traditional.

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The transgender and nonbinary cast of mezzo soprano Tona Brown and baritone Rahze Chetham will perform the role of Hannah.

The work, which traces the life of a transgender protagonist from her conflicted youth through her journey of self-discovery, will be performed for the first time by non-binary and trans vocalists Rahźe Cheatham (they/them) and Tona Brown (she/her). They will be accompanied by the Lowell Chamber Orchestra on Nov. 20 at The Transgender Day of Remembrance in Lowell, MA.

The Lowell Chamber Orchestra has been awarded third place in The American Prize Competition for the Performing Arts. The orchestra was recognized for their performances in its inaugural season, in a division that appraises professional orchestras around the United States.

The program introduces two new works, and ends with a classical favorite.

The Lowell Chamber Orchestra will be presenting six entirely free concerts showcasing, among other things, seven works by living composers, six soloists, a wide variety of genres, and many well-known works, encompassing over 300 years of music.

The orchestra presents music of incredible variety, from symphonies to small chamber music works, stage works, and constantly commissions new works.

Lowell Chamber Orchestra plays to homebound audience