The Sphinx Virtuosi are an inspiring self-conducted chamber orchestra that transforms lives through the power of music. Comprised of 18 Black and Latino artists who reflect the highest level of musicianship in America, the ensemble expands the breadth of classical music through artistic excellence, pioneering programming, and community engagement.

Visions of Peace, the ensemble’s UGA Presents debut program, imagines a world where music serves as an emissary of reconciliation and unity. From William Grant Still’s Suite for Violin — featuring the celebrated young violinist Randall Goosby — to José White’s stirring Cuban melodies, to Ruben Rengel’s setting of Prokofiev’s “Stalingrad” Sonata, this collection of new and familiar voices transcends borders in a jubilant celebration of the human spirit.

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Sphinx Virtuosi : Randall Goosby, violin

University of Georgia Performing Arts Center

The Virtuosi's latest program, Visions of Peace is a collection of new voices—those that have already shaped the canon and those that will continue to be celebrated long after our time together. The concert includes the Suite for Violin and Piano (arr. for cello and string orchestra by Randall Goosby), featuring the acclaimed young cellist Sterling Elliott.

Sphinx Virtuosi with Sterling Elliott, cello

Emory University

In its second season, the Crescendo Orchestra takes to the stage for their first concert of the 2024-25 Season presenting an array of pieces by both well-known and underrepresented composers.

NYYS Crescendo Orchestra's Embarking on a New Journey

Kaufman Music Center

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music and cultural celebration with the Sphinx Virtuosi at Caramoor on July 7, 2024, in Katonah, NY. This dynamic and inspiring self-conducted string orchestra, known as the flagship performing entity of the Sphinx Organization, is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. Comprising some of the nation’s top young Black and Latinx professional musicians, Sphinx Virtuosi serves as a cultural and diversity ambassador across the United States and abroad.

The concert will take place at the Orchestral Music Venetian Theater at 4:00pm, with a special pre-concert conversation with members of Sphinx Virtuosi at 3:00pm. The program features music by some of today’s most compelling Black and Latinx composers, including Quenton Xavier Blache, Javier Favias, Andrea Casarrubios, Adolphus Hailstork, Jessie Montgomery, and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson.

Seating options include general admission with premium reserved seating available, as well as Garden Listening tickets for a more casual concert environment. Garden Listening tickets are $20, free for Members and children under 18, allowing you to enjoy the concert broadcast with audio only on Friends Field.

This performance is part of Caramoor's commitment to showcasing diverse talents and providing a platform for artists representing historically excluded communities. Don't miss this vibrant and assured performance that promises to be more essential than ever.

For tickets and more information, visit the Caramoor Box Office or the event's website. Experience the transformative power of music with Sphinx Virtuosi at Caramoor, a highlight of the summer arts season in the Hudson Valley.

Quenton Xavier Blache

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Feb 21, 2026

Sphinx Virtuosi : Randall Goosby, violin · Sphinx Organization

Feb 19, 2026

Sphinx Virtuosi with Sterling Elliott, cello · Sphinx Organization

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