A Far Cry: Chamber Orchestra

Described as offering “a refreshing corrective to classical music’s rigid hierarchies," A Far Cry is known for its innovative and compelling programs, stellar communication, and a democratic process that is the group’s north star. A Far Cry was founded in 2007 on the belief that every voice deserves to be heard. As a result, instead of one artistic director, each of the musicians (“Criers”) curates and submits program ideas inspired by their own interests and curiosities as well as reflecting what is happening in the world at large. The result is ensemble playing at its most intimate, representing a diverse mix of music and collaborators.

A Far Cry’s omnivorous approach has led to collaborations with artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Simone Dinnerstein, Dinuk Wijeratne, Davóne Tines, Roomful of Teeth, the Silk Road Ensemble, Vijay Iyer, and David Krakauer, to name a few.

The Criers are proud to call Boston home, and maintain strong roots in the city, rehearsing at their storefront music center in Jamaica Plain. The group recently celebrated the conclusion of a 10-year residency at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Collaborating with local students through educational partnerships with the New England Conservatory and Project STEP, A Far Cry aims to pass on the spirit of collaboratively-empowered music to the next generation.