Music at Mechanics' Welcomes the New Century Chamber Orchestra

Music at Mechanics' presents New Century Chamber Orchestra Quartet - a first listen of their 26/27 season, live in our historic library. Music at Mechanics' welcomes the New Century Chamber Orchestra Quartet for a beautiful night of music in our historic library space. The performance will be a first listen of the New Century Orchestra's 26/27 season. About New Century Chamber Orchestra One of only a handful of conductorless chamber ensembles in the world, New Century Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1992 and includes 19 string players from the San Francisco Bay Area as well as throughout the United States. Musical decisions are made collaboratively, resulting in an enhanced level of commitment from the musicians and concerts of remarkable precision, passion, and power. With a commitment to the virtuosic performance of chamber orchestra masterworks, New Century also expands the genre through frequent commissions of new music and innovative collaborations with artists from other genres. New Century fosters an intimate relationship with music, not only by offering concerts in small, local venues throughout the Bay Area and beyond, but also by connecting our musical history to the work of living composers and the cultural narratives of today. Recently commissioned composers include Tan Dun, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Jennifer Higdon, Mark Adamo, Jungyoon Wie, Jake Heggie, and Nicolás Lell Benavides. Photos and/or video may be taken at the event. Program and performer details for this New Century Chamber Orchestra concert are still being finalized - check back soon for updates, or subscribe to our newsletter to be notified as soon as they're announced.