A Far Cry, hailing from Boston perform for the free Naumburg Orchestral Concerts in Central Park.
“This conductor-free ensemble has earned and sustained a reputation for top-drawer playing, engrossing programming, and outstanding guest artists.”
Audience members do not need tickets. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. All the concerts will be broadcast live and streamed on WQXR, for those unable to attend in person.
No rain dates.
Admission: FREE
Program
A Far Cry
Osvaldo Golijov, (1960- ), Arum dem Fayer (Around the Fire), arr. string orchestra (2021)
Jessie Montgomery, (1981- ), Banner (2014)
Juantio Becenti, (1985- ), The Glittering World, (2022) (new commission by A Far Cry)
Intermission
Antonín Dvořák, (1841-1904), String Quartet No.12, Op.96, “American”, (1893), arr. by A Far Cry for string orchestra
I. Allegro ma non troppo, II. Lento, III. Molto vivace, IV. Finale: Vivace ma non troppo
Opening Fanfare: eGALitarian Brass, WORLD PREMIERE WORK, (2023), Composer, Anthony Davis
