Sphinx Calendar

Hannah White | Emory Chamber Music Society
Jan
17

Hannah White | Emory Chamber Music Society

Atlanta, GA

Sonata Mulattica: the true story of Beethoven’s “Kreutzer” Sonata *Free Registration Required* Fri., Jan. 17: Pulitzer Prize-winner and former Poet Laureate of the United States Rita Dove reads from her award-winning true tale of the origin of what we know now as the “Kreutzer” Sonata of Beethoven- and George Bridgetower, the Black violinist who inspired him. Shooting star violinist Hannah White makes her Emory debut performing the work with pianist William Ransom.

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Adé Williams with Hilton Head Symphony
Apr
6

Adé Williams with Hilton Head Symphony

Hilton Head Island, SC

Jeri Lynne Johnson, Conductor
Adé Williams, Violin
Michael Abels More Seasons for Orchestra
Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, Op. 90, A Major, “Italian”
Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons

“Johnson’s conducting is both stylish and powerful” — Philadelphia Inquirer “Adé is a Chicagoland wunderkind … known not only as a one-name performer but also as one singular sensation … played with a sweet tone and strength of character.” — The Grand Rapids Press

 
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Adé Williams with Hilton Head Symphony
Apr
7

Adé Williams with Hilton Head Symphony

Hilton Head Island, SC

Jeri Lynne Johnson, Conductor
Adé Williams, Violin
Michael Abels More Seasons for Orchestra
Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, Op. 90, A Major, “Italian”
Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons

“Johnson’s conducting is both stylish and powerful” — Philadelphia Inquirer “Adé is a Chicagoland wunderkind … known not only as a one-name performer but also as one singular sensation … played with a sweet tone and strength of character.” — The Grand Rapids Press

 
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Adé Williams | The Phillips Collection
Dec
15

Adé Williams | The Phillips Collection

The Phillips Collection - Washington, DC

Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78

William Grant Still (1895 - 1978) Suite for Violin and Piano

Florence Price (1887 - 1953) Adoration

Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Fantasy in C major for violin and piano, Op. posth. 159, D 934

 
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Ifetayo Ali-Landing with Matinee Musicale
Nov
10

Ifetayo Ali-Landing with Matinee Musicale

Duluth, MN

American cellist Ifetayo Ali-Landing is quickly establishing herself as one of today’s leading young artists, earning praise for her “charismatic” playing (Chicago Tribune) and being described as a “powerhouse” by Classical MPR. Ali-Landing began her musical studies on violin before switching to cello at age four. She has studied under a host of notable teachers and coaches, been featured with prominent symphony ensembles throughout the U.S. and made numerous radio and television appearances.

 
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Sphinx Virtuosi at Carnegie Hall
Oct
16

Sphinx Virtuosi at Carnegie Hall

Sphinx Gala

Join Sphinx for this annual celebration which will include an unforgettable concert featuring our premier ensemble, the Sphinx Virtuosi. After the concert, Gala patrons will have access to a private reception with cocktails and light fare to be enjoyed while mingling with the artists and other distinguished guests.

Sphinx Virtuosi
Tai Murray, Violin
Njioma Chinyere Grevious, Violin
Josh Jones, Percussion

TERESA CARREÑO Serenade for Strings (Finale, Tempo di Marcia)

SCOTT JOPLIN Treemonisha Overture (Arr. by Jannina Norpoth and Jessie Montgomery)

DERRICK SKYE American Mirror Part One (Arr. for Sphinx Virtuosi)

CURTIS STEWART Drill

CURTIS STEWART Double Down: Invention #1 for two violins

LEVI TAYLOR Daydreaming (A Fantasy on Scott Joplin)

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Annelle Gregory & Adé Williams with Richmond Symphony
Sep
11

Annelle Gregory & Adé Williams with Richmond Symphony

Richmond, VA

Stradfest The centerpiece of Strad Fest features a bevy of virtuosos, each performing on these greatest of string instruments. A once in a lifetime opportunity to hear the astonishing tone and color of these magnificent Stradivari, as passed down through centuries, gathered for this one unforgettable evening. Eight musicians take their turn in movements from The Four Seasons by Piazzolla and Vivaldi. Gala Celebration follows immediately after

 
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EXIGENCE Vocal Ensemble with Chris Thile
Apr
23

EXIGENCE Vocal Ensemble with Chris Thile

National Symphony Orchestra - Washington D.C

Eric Jacobsen, conductor
Chris Thile, vocalist and mandolin
Ying Fu, violin
David Stevens, percussion
Moira Smiley, guest vocalist
EXIGENCE, A Sphinx Vocal Ensemble, Eugene Rogers, Director

Antonín Dvořàk: Carnival Overture
Chris Thile (Arr. Rob Moose): “Escape from the Tuileries”
Caroline Shaw: “And So”
J.S. Bach: “Vivace” from Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra
Duke Ellington (arr. Morton Gould): “Sophisticated Lady”
Ludwig van Beethoven: IV. Allegro con brio from Symphony No. 7
Chris Thile: ATTENTION! A narrative song cycle for extroverted mandolinist and orchestra

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