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Reconstructed: The New Americana

Lorelei Ensemble presents Reconstructed: The New Americana, a vibrant project paying tribute to the relics of American music that continue to shape contemporary musical rhetoric and the American experience. Through concerts and a live recording, Reconstructed will challenge performers and audiences alike to reexamine the concept of Americana through a contemporary lens. This project boldly and poignantly juxtaposes the sacred and secular, traditional and contemporary, folk and art music, hinged on early American Shaker tunes and original compositions by colonial composer, William Billings, (arr. by Artistic Director Beth Willer).

Through partnerships with cutting-edge artists and composers, the project capitalizes on collaboration to create an accessible and relevant musical experience for a diverse audience. Consistent with Lorelei's mission to expand the repertoire for women's voices, Reconstructed will include five new works by emerging composers, each presenting a distinct perspective on historical and/or contemporary subject matter, incorporating elements of traditional style and genre. Each work will be scored for 8 women's voices with optional flute and/or violin.