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Music and Performers NEWS: -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) has announced its 2026 International Call for Scores, inviting composers of all ages and nationalities to submit new works for chamber orchestra. The winning piece will be performed and professionally recorded during LCO's 2026-2027 season, with the composer receiving a $1,200 cash prize and a $300 travel stipend.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) has announced a new commission from composer Ryan Suleiman, marking another bold step in the ensemble's mission to champion living artists while keeping classical music accessible to all. Since its founding in 2019, the Lowell Chamber Orchestra has stood out in New England's arts scene by offering free admission to all concerts.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) is thrilled to announce its seventh season, promising an ambitious lineup of performances that continue to challenge the conventional boundaries of classical music. Building on its reputation for innovation, accessibility, and artistic excellence, LCO's 2025-2026 season will spotlight groundbreaking works, emerging and established composers, and an unwavering commitment to community engagement - all presented free of charge.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) is proud to announce the winners of its fourth international young artist competition. Cellist William Suh won first prize, soprano Emma Robertson won second prize, and oboist Anqi Zhou won third prize. As part of his winning, Suh will be performing with LCO during next season.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) is pleased to introduce Helder Alves de Oliveira the winner of its 2025 International Call-for-Scores. His score "Resiliens" was chosen following a completely anonymous process of evaluating 138 entries from all over the world based on merits of originality, orchestration, structure, and other compositional techniques. His work will be performed during LCO's 2025-2026 season, and Mr. Oliveira will receive a monetary prize.