Program Highlight

A Far Cry Chamber Orchestra on SymphonyCast, Fri 3/15 @ 8pm

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM

Published February 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST

The Boston-based orchestra, A Far Cry is “self-conducted,” meaning that the playerstake turns leading the group and make collective decisions on interpretation and repertoire. Founded in 2007, the group has already made a name for itself, having received two Grammy nominations.

3/1 Dvorak: Carnival Overture Bartók: Violin Concerto No. 2 Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 (Isabelle Faust, v; WDR Symphony Orchestra; Cristian Măcelaru, cond)

3/8 Montgomery: Strum Dean: Cello Concerto Dvorak: Symphony No. 9, From the New World (Alban Gerhardt, c; German Symphony Orchestra; Marin Alsop, cond)

The ensemble A Far Cry knows how to have fun.

3/15 Golijov: Arum dem Fayer Montgomery: Banner Becenti: The Glittering World Dvorak: String Quartet No. 12, American (A Far Cry Chamber Orchestra)

3/22 Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 Mahler: Symphony No. 1, Titan (Yuja Wang, p; San Francisco Symphony Orchestra; Michael Tilson Thomas, cond)

3/29 Clyne: This Midnight Hour Berlioz: Les nuits d’été Brahms: Symphony No. 2 (Julia Bullock, s; Lakes Area Music Festival; Christian Rief, cond)