Come out for an evening of classical music to support Bikes Not Bombs! A great big thanks to A Far Cry for coming to us and offering this amazing benefit. The November 7th concert will feature Handel's Concerto Grosso op.6 in Gm, Tchaikovsky's Serenade, and Golijov's Last Round.

Hailed by the Boston Globe as "one of Boston's most promising classical music groups," A Far Cry is making waves, experimenting with how music is performed and heard. A tightly-knit group of 17 young professional musicians, A Far Cry formed in early 2007, seeking the freedom and flexibility of a string quartet as well as the power and beauty of an orchestra. Their high level of musicianship has drawn Boston Symphony Orchestra members to join them as soloists for select pieces. For more info see http://www.afarcry.org/

Operating with rotating leadership and no conductor, A Far Cry is generating interest not only in the concert hall, but also with its innovative model. All artistic decisions are made by vote as a collective, and the musicians take care of ALL the behind-the-scenes work, from booking concerts to exploring the means of fundraising.

A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, A Far Cry is also committed to social change and harmony, donating proceeds from concerts to homeless shelters in the Boston area, and partnering with other non-profits such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. A Far Cry's 2008-09 season holds engagements at the Yellow Barn and Kneisel Hall Festivals, concerts from Minnesota to Florida, and a growing hometown series in Boston. Their newest benefit concert will support Bikes Not Bombs on November 7th.

Location

at English High School Auditorium
144 McBride Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(near the Green St T station)

YouTube videos of "A Far Cry"

• Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances - Italiana - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_gYJGM3wWs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vCEsiGSqrw
• Bach: Brandenburg Concerto #3 - mvt 1+2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vCEsiGSqrw
• Bach: Brandenburg Concerto #3 - mvt 3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCXPqgc2dY4&feature=related
• Mozart: Divertimento #3 - mvt 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvlawtLa3UI
• Mozart: Divertimento#3 - mvt 2 + 3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSRZmLLxf_8
• Bartok: Divertimento for Strings - mvt 3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDA_r-FDoa0
• Britten: Lachrymae with Roger Tapping - Part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-e4VTFAh2s
• Britten: Lachrymae with Roger Tapping - Part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eVZXh1I1vo

A FAR CRY website: http://www.afarcry.org/

Tickets

Buy them online at the website of A Far Cry: http://www.afarcry.org/?page_id=72

Directions

• The English High School Auditorium is at 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
• Very close to the Green Street T station.
• See map at http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=144+McBride,+02130&sll=...

Flyer

A flyer for this event is available here.