Locrian

/ ˈlɒk-; ˈləʊkrɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Locris, an ancient region of central Greece, or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Locris

Example Sentences

Morris has led a number of UK orchestras and performed as a soloist alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and as guest soloist director with the Scottish Ensemble and Locrian Ensemble.

From The Guardian

From their perch high up in the tower of Riverside Church, the Locrian Chamber Players continue to present one of the most consistently interesting new-music series — and when they say new, they mean it: Only works written in the past 10 years make the cut.

From New York Times

Two rules govern concerts by the Locrian Chamber Players: The music cannot be older than 10 years, and program notes are provided only after the event, at the exit.

From New York Times

On Friday night, Locrian chose six composers — deplorably, none of them women — in seven strongly performed pieces, including two string quartets, a piano quartet, a piano trio, a string trio and a cello-and-piano duo.

From New York Times

Classical music has too many rules for its own good, but the enterprising Locrian Chamber Players have two laudable ones.

From New York Times