• Sphinx Virtuosi at Carnegie Hall

    Join Sphinx for our annual celebration at Carnegie Hall, showcasing an unforgettable performance by our renowned ensemble, the Sphinx Virtuosi.

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  • Sphinx Virtuosi’s Debut Album Out Digitally on Deutsche Grammophon

    This debut album represents the rich history of the Sphinx Organization and the vibrant future of classical music by centering the artistry of extraordinary composers and artistic visionaries of color.

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  • Transforming lives through the power of the arts.

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The Sphinx Organization is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the arts. Our four program areas—Education & Access, Artist Development, Performing Artists, and Arts Leadership—form a pipeline that develops and supports representation and excellence in classical music at every level: creative youth development, artist empowerment, career advancement, administrative leadership, and service to the field.

 

Announcing the 2024 MPower Artist Grant Recipients

Meet the Recipients

Meet the Winners of the 27th Annual Sphinx Competition
Senior Division

Junior Division

Meet the 2024 Sphinx Medals of
Excellence Recipients

  • Kalena Bovell

    Kalena Bovell

    Conductor

  • Sterling Elliott

    Sterling Elliott

    Cello

  • David Portillo

    David Portillo

    Tenor

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Postcard from Detroit

PBS News Hour
Sphinx Organization diversifying classical music nationwide and changing lives

The New York Times
They Were Ahead of the Curve on Diversity in Classical Music

NBC News
Inside a Detroit couple's effort to foster classical musicians of color

The Strad
Sphinx Organization: Change for Good

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