EXCLU­SIVE SPON­SOR:
 

Bitsy & Denny Bacon and The Becton Family Founda­tion

“The Sphinx Virtuosi are, quite simply, marvelous.”
(The New Yorker)

Founded in 1997 in Detroit, and with nation­wide reach, the Sphinx Virtuosi is a dynamic and inspiring profession­al self-conducted chamber orchestra and serves as the flagship performing entity of the Sphinx Organi­za­tion—​the leading social justice non-profit dedicated to transform­ing lives through the power of diversity in the arts. Comprised primarily of Black and Latinx artists, a critical aim of the Sphinx Virtuosi is to evolve and transform the face of classical music through artistic excellence, pioneer­ing pro­gramming, and impassioned community engage­ment. Its members serve as cultural and diversity ambassadors for audiences and communities around the United States during national tours, and perform annually at Carnegie Hall where The New York Times has praised the group as “…‍top‑notch…​more essential at this moment than ever‍…​a vibrant, assured performance.”

THE SPHINX VIRTUOSI'S PROGRAM is a cutting-edge cele­bra­tion of classical music's evolving landscape, spot­lighting vibrant new works by its own virtuosic members and re­in­vigorat­ing the genre with fresh, diverse per­spectives. This pro­gram is not just a concert; it's a dy­nam­ic cultural conversa­tion pre­sent­ed through the univers­al language of music.

BLACHE (member of Sphinx Virtuosi):
Habari Gani
[new work for Sphinx Virtuosi]
 

FARÍAS:
Abran Paso
[new work for Sphinx Virtuosi]
 

CASARRUBIOS:
Herencia
[new work for Sphinx Virtuosi]
 

HAILSTORK:
“Dona Nobis Pacem,” and “Exultate” from Sonata da Chiesa
 

FOLEY (member of Sphinx Virtuosi):
Concertante for 2 double bass soloists with string orchestra, “Galaxy”
[new work for Sphinx Virtuosi]
 

PERKINSON:
Sinfonietta No.2, “Generations”
 

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