A Far Cry’s 2025-2026 Season

If you ask the “Criers” how we landed on the name A Far Cry, you’ll very likely receive a different answer from each person. Our name certainly pays homage to our unconventional model of shared leadership: we are “a far cry” from how a traditional orchestra operates. Taken more literally, "A Far Cry" is evocative of a distant sound – a sound intended (hoped!) to be heard. This connects our name to our vision of creating a world that listens, igniting a love for music and utilizing its power to bring people together. As a musician-led ensemble without a conductor, we listen to each other, to what’s happening around us, and to you to bring every performance to life. A democracy like ours works best when every voice has a chance to be heard. This is the magic of music made collaboratively.

This season, we return to three of our most beloved musical homes: Jordan Hall, St. John’s Church in Jamaica Plain, and First Church in Cambridge, plus a few new ones. Each space offers a distinct listening experience, from the sweeping power of full orchestra concerts to the close-knit intimacy of chamber performances. 

Join us for a season of joy and heartfelt connection.

Welcome to Season 19