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September 12, 2016
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The Sphinx Virtuosi bring Spanish and Latin American program to Ithaca
Ithaca, NY – The SPHINX VIRTUOSI, led by the Catalyst Quartet, is one of America’s most dynamic professional chamber orchestras. Comprised of 18 of the nation’s top Black and Latino classical soloists, thesealumni of the internationally renowned Sphinx Competition come together each fall ascultural ambassadorstoreach new audiences. This unique ensemble earned rave reviews from The New York Times during its highly acclaimed debut at Carnegie Hall, as Allan Kozinn described their performance “first-rate in every way”, and added “the ensemble produced a more beautiful, precise and carefully shaped sound than some fully professional orchestras that come through Carnegie Hall in the course of the year.” The Sphinx Virtuosi have returned to Carnegie Hall annually since 2006, performing to sold-out halls and earning outstanding reviews.
Inspired by the Sphinx Organization’s overarching mission to transform lives through the power of diversity in the arts, the Virtuosi engage new and young audiences through performances of varied repertoire. At once a bridge between minority communities and the classical music establishment, the Sphinx Virtuosi continue to garner critical acclaim during their annual national tours to many of the leading venues around the country.
The Sphinx Virtuosi perform an exciting program of Spanish and Latin American works, Friday, September 30th at Bailey Hall as a part of the Cornell Concert Series. Tickets are available at www.cornellconcertseries.com.
SPHINX VIRTUOSI FRI. SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 • 8:00 pm, Bailey Hall, Tickets $25-35 Students $17
The Sphinx Virtuosi, led by the Catalyst Quartet, is one of America’s most dynamic professional chamber orchestras.Comprised of 18 of the nation’s top Black and Latino classical soloists, these musicians perform an exciting program of Spanish and Latin American works in Bailey Hall on the Cornell Campus. http://www.cornellconcertseries.com/performance/sphinx-virtuosi/EVENT PARKING
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The Cornell Concert Series has been hosting musicians and ensembles of international stature since 1903. Originally featuring Westernclassical artists, the series presented Ravi Shankar in 1987 and has since grown to encompass a broader spectrum of the world's great music. More information is available at www.cornellconcertseries.com.