Program Georg Muffat, (1653-1704), Concerto Grosso No. 12 "Propitia Sydera" (1701). Caroline Shaw, (1982), Entr'acte, (2011, adapted for String Orchestra by A Far Cry 2014). Lembit Beecher, (1980), Conference of the Birds, (2017, Premiered with A Far Cry, 2018). Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, (1840-1893), Serenade in C Major, Op. 48, (1880). A Far Cry stands at the forefront of an exciting new generation in classical music. According to The New York Times, the self-conducted orchestra "brims with personality or, better, personalities, many and varied." A Far Cry has developed an innovative process where decisions are made collectively and leadership rotates among the "Criers." For each piece, the members elect a group of principals, and these five musicians guide the rehearsal process and shape the interpretation. Since each program includes multiple works, this multiplicity of leaders adds tremendous musical variety to the concerts. A Far Cry's omnivorous approach has led the group to collaborations with artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Jake Shimabukuro, Urbanity Dance, and Roomful of Teeth. The orchestra has been embraced throughout the world with hundreds of performances coast to coast and across the globe, and a powerful presence on the Internet. In 2014, A Far Cry launched its in-house label, Crier Records, with the album Dreams and Prayers, which received critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination.
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