Liverpool Mozart Orchestra to perform premiere of new work by Oxton composer Emily Howard at Pacific Road Arts Centre to mark its Diamond Jubilee

Oct 5 2011 by Lorna Hughes, Birkenhead News

THE Liverpool Mozart Orchestra (LMO) will celebrate its diamond jubilee with a concert at Pacific Road Arts Centre, Birkenhead, this Saturday (October 8).

The performance will be the world premiere of Mesmerism by Oxton composer Emily Howard, a former cellist in the orchestra.

Acclaimed pianist Alexandra Dariescu will feature as soloist in the new work for piano and chamber orchestra.

The orchestra commissioned the piece to celebrate its 60th anniversary year.

The concert will also feature classics performed by the orchestra in its first season in 1951.

Dr Anne Lund, LMO chairman, said: “We are thrilled at Emily’s success as a composer and delighted to be giving the first ever performance, with Alex, of Emily’s new composition as we celebrate our diamond jubilee.”

The concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15 (£13 con- cessions/£5 for young people over 16 in full-time education), on the door, from 666 0000 or www.pacificroad.co.uk

Admission is free to young people aged 16 and under, accompanied by an adult.