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What is the name of the orchestra in a far cry?

For the 1959 film, see A Far Cry (film). A Far Cry is a Boston -based chamber orchestra. The orchestra is self-conducted and consists of 18 musicians called "The Criers". It was founded in 2007 by a group of 17 musicians in Boston.

Who are the members of a far cry?

Frank Shaw is a violist and a member of A Far Cry since 2007. He graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy, Cleveland Institute of Music and New England Conservatory. Erik Higgins is a bassist who graduated from Indiana University and moved to Munich for a two-year apprenticeship with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Who are the violinists in a far cry?

Jae Young Cosmos Lee is a violinist from Korea. Lee holds degrees from the University of Michigan, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and the New England Conservatory. Frank Shaw is a violist and a member of A Far Cry since 2007. He graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy, Cleveland Institute of Music and New England Conservatory.

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The Criers

Sharon Cohen, one of the orchestra's founding members, is an Israeli violinist with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Tel Aviv. She has a Masters of Music degree from the New England Conservatory.

Organization

The Criers take turns leading the ensemble, and are in no particular hierarchy. All members are simultaneously leaders and followers of the group. All members take turns being section leaders during rehearsal. The age range of the group is young, from 25-36 with varying backgrounds.

Programs

Their programs include music from various times periods, such as J.S. Bach, Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, Mozart, Elgar, Tchaikovsky, Bartók, Astor Piazzolla, Arvo Pärt, Steve Reich, and Osvaldo Golijov. In 2013, The New York Times described their playing as a "mixing solemn with snappy."

Performances and tours

A Far Cry has played with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and toured across America and their debut tour in 2012 in Europe. They have also played from venues such as Calderwood Hall at the Gardner Museum, to Royale, a nightclub in Boston. They are currently on their seventh season.

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