2022 Family Concert, "Rhythms of the Day”
Bring your young ones and experience a magical hour of music and dance! Musicians from Grammy-nominated A Far Cry and multidisciplinary dance phenom Khris Henry join forces to tell the story of a day in the life of a child through melody and movement - waking up, mealtime, wild adventures, a dance party, slumber, and more! Designed for children under 10 but enjoyable for all ages. One-hour, free concert. **In case of inclement weather, the concert will move from the outdoor courtyard into the museum.
About the Artists:
Photo by Sarah Takaksh
Khristopher Henry is a native of Boston Massachusetts, and is a dance performance BFA graduate of the University of Hartford at the Hartt School under the artistic director Stephan Pier. Khristopher began his training at the Origination Cultural Arts Center in 2011 under the instruction of Shaumba-Yandje Dibinga. There he has studied Contemporary, Modern with Horton based technique as well as Hip-Hop and African dance.
In 2011-2015, Khristopher was a dance major at the Boston Arts Academy where he began his ballet training with instructor Chris Alloways Ramsey; former dancer with the Boston Ballet. During his time at Boston Arts Academy he was able to work with choreographers Nathan Trice on a new work titled Conversions as well as Katherine Young; artistic Director of the Boston Conservatory. In 2013 Khristopher attended Complexions Contemporary Ballet’s Code 3 workshop where he was able to work with Desmond Richardson, Dwight Rhoden and Jae Man Joo.
During his time at the Hartt School, Khristopher began to further his ballet training under the instruction of Hilda Morales and the other exquisite Hartt School faculty and modern dance, specifically Limon and Graham technique under the instruction of Nina Watt and Miki Orihara. In addition, he was able to work with choreographers Norbert De La Cruz and Brain Arias and Yoshito Sakuraba. Khristopher is currently a dancer with Boston Dance Theater.
Photo by Yoon S. Byun
Called a “world-wide phenomenon” by Boston’s WBUR, A FAR CRY has nurtured a distinct approach to music-making since its founding in 2007. The self-conducted orchestra is a democracy in which decisions are made collectively and leadership rotates among the players (“Criers”). This structure has led to consistently thoughtful, innovative, and unpredictable programming — and impactful collaborations with celebrated performers and composers. A Far Cry has risen to the top of Billboard’s Traditional Classical Chart, been named Boston’s best classical ensemble by The Improper Bostonian, and celebrated two Grammy nominations.
A Far Cry’s omnivorous approach has led to collaborations with artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Simone Dinnerstein, Awadagin Pratt, Roomful of Teeth, the Silk Road Ensemble, and Vijay Iyer.
The Criers are proud to call Boston home, and maintain strong roots in the city, rehearsing at their storefront music center in Jamaica Plain. Collaborating with local students through educational partnerships with the Project STEP, New England Conservatory, and the Longy School of Music of Bard College, A Far Cry aims to pass on the spirit of collaboratively-empowered music to the next generation.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Abington Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
