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Say good-bye to Mozart, mostly.

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It may even perform some regular old classical music.

Change comes gradually, then all of a sudden.

This made historical and intellectual sense.

One of Langrees first concerts paired the Indo-Persian ensemble Ghazan with Mozarts celebrated Requiem.

This summers finale continues in that vein.

A new work by jazz trumpeter Amir ElSaffar leads into a performance of Mozarts C-minor Mass.

But the change in nomenclature and focus suggests that this is not enough.

The rebranding is not just about new possibilities its a deliberate de-emphasizing of a history that many people treasure.