Program
Vaughan-Williams, Fantasy on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
W.A. Mozart, Flute Concerto in G major, K. 313 - Wei Zhao, flute soloist
Shostakovich, Chamber Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110a
The Lowell Chamber Orchestra is the city of Lowell’s first and only professional orchestra. They provide the area with an ensemble that presents music at a very high level, of all styles and time periods, entirely free to the general population.
Lowell is a gateway community, rich in cultural diversity but economically chal-lenged in many respects so access to high-quality arts is essential. The interactive nature of the performances, is especially important for audiences who many not have enjoyed arts programming previously.
There is a diverse international and diverse nature of the players as reflective of the Lowell community itself. The ensemble sometimes include, among its profes-sional members, some music students enrolled in local universities, in order to provide them with an opportunity to gain professional experience.
In its two years, the LCO has performed three world premieres and eleven local premieres - some from commissions from the orchestra itself - alongside favorite works that encompass 300 years of music. The LCO has recorded an album, “The Suite,” that has received critical acclaim from “The Arts Fuse,” Naxos, and others. They are currently working on a new album to be released on spring of 2022.
The Lowell Chamber Orchestra has partnered with Lowell City of Learning to provide educational events around Lowell, with the aim to make Lowell a UNESCO learning city. For more information, visit: https://lowellchamberorchestra.org
Menotomy Concerts are free but a donation is greatly appreciated and goes direct-ly to the performers.
