New England Conservatory is a cauldron of new ideas, some so big that they become organizations in their own right. We proudly showcase these partners.
Many of A Far Cry's founding members were educated and met each other at NEC, and NEC's unconducted Chamber Orchestra was one of the sources of inspiration that helped the group take shape. Now in its fifth season, A Far Cry regularly provides speakers on entrepreneurship at NEC, and collaborates closely with the NEC Preparatory School by coaching Preparatory orchestra sectionals and selecting Prep students to join the orchestra in a Jordan Hall concert. For this concert, Prep cellist Aaron Wolff will join the performance of the Shostakovich work.
The commissioned work on tonight's program is by violinist/composer Kip Jones from Minnesota (in photo), who will perform as soloist along with bassist Karl Doty of A Far Cry. Inspired by the fiddling tradition, this double concerto features "some nifty cross-rhythms, bow technique, and vocalizations," according to an early report from a member of the ensemble.
Shostakovich Chamber Symphony, Op. 110a
Jones Double Concerto Boston premiere
Adams Shaker Loops
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GEORGE GERSHWIN