Music of Frederick Tillis among works highlighted by A Far Cry, Oct. 11,13

CODED reimagines iconic African American spirituals in concerts in the Boston area. On Oct. 11 at the New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, in collaboration with opera singer Davóne Tines, A Far Cry will offer up a night that honors the legacy of African American spirituals, including a rendition of Frederick Tillis’ “Wade in the Water” arranged by McNeely and novel music from award-winning composer Tyshawn Sorey. The program also highlights the works of Harry T. Burleigh, who composed African American music classically, and his relationship with Czech composer Antonín Dvorák, who was influenced by African American music.