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Black Tie International:
Sphinx Musicians Return to Carnegie Hall Stage |
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Sheila C. Johnson, Roberta Flack,
Melissa White and Aaron P. Dworkin:
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by Nan Melville
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Sphinx Chamber Orchestra and Damon
Gupton:
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Credit, Nan Melville |
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SPHINX MUSICIANS RETURN TO
CARNEGIE HALL STAGE
October
5,
2010
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New York, NY — The next generation of classical musicians
must reflect the cultural diversity present in everyday
life. In this spirit, The Sphinx Laureates at Carnegie Hall,
co-presented by Sheila C. Johnson, will take place on
October 5, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in Carnegie Hall’s Stern
Auditorium.
The concert will feature the critically acclaimed all Black
and Latino Sphinx Chamber Orchestra and soloists from the
Sphinx Competition for young Black and Latino string
players. Last year's inspiring concert sold out to an
audience of nearly 3,000 and was critically acclaimed by
Allan Kozinn of The New York Times.
The event, chaired by Delroy Lindo, Actor and Director, has
already received leadership support from Sphinx sponsors
Sander Buchman and Norma K. Buchman, James M. and Jaclyn P.
Fox, Carl and Charlene Herstein, John Morning, Nordstrom,
Inc., William F. Pickard, Detroit, Michigan, Victoria Hull
Sharp, Paul and Kathy Weaver, and Vanessa Williams (Actress,
Singer). The concert directly promotes Sphinx’s mission to
build diversity in classical music on stage, in the
audience, and through the performance of works by composers
of color.
"Seeing classical
musicians of color onstage resonates with audience members
from all walks of life, but especially with young people,
who realize that there is a way to achieve their dreams,"
states Delroy Lindo.
“Our goal is to increase the support for these young
musicians, who are truly changing the face of classical
music.”
"I am proud to chair this event and thank all of our current
sponsors for
their commitment. To fully sustain the performance – and
Sphinx’s mission – I urge my colleagues and fellow artists
to join me in supporting this incredible event.”
The October 2010 performance marks the sixth appearance of
the Sphinx Chamber Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. The ensemble
is comprised of top alumni and Laureates of the annual
Sphinx Competition for young Black and Latino string
players. The Orchestra will perform under the direction of
prominent Conductor and Actor, Damon Gupton.
“Through vital support from our co-presenters and our
sponsors, Sphinx can continue to give young musicians of
color the opportunity to perform on one of the world’s great
stages," said the organization’s Founder and President Aaron
P. Dworkin.
"Even more, we have shared their artistic excellence and
talent with thousands of young people from the New York
area,” added Dworkin.
Dworkin founded
the Sphinx Organization in 1996, and was awarded a
prestigious MacArthur Fellowship in 2005 in recognition of
his work in bringing diversity to classical music.
The Sphinx Organization is the national nonprofit
organization committed to building diversity in classical
music and proudly presents the concert at Carnegie Hall as a
part of the Sphinx Chamber Orchestra’s third national tour.
The Sphinx Laureates at Carnegie Hall is presented with
generous support from Sheila C. Johnson and Bloomberg.
The Sphinx Chamber Orchestra Tour is made possible by the
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Support for youth and community
programs through Musical Encounters-The Tour! provided by
Target.
Information regarding Sponsorship opportunities and VIP
arrangements are available through the Sphinx Organization
by calling Marshay R. Williams at (646) 429-1987, ext. 713
or emailing
marshay@sphinxmusic.org . Exclusive VIP experiences made
possible by Belvedere Vodka.
About The
Sphinx Organization
The mission of the
Sphinx Organization is to increase Black and Latino
participation in music schools, as professional musicians,
and as classical music audiences; to administer youth
development initiatives in underserved communities through
music education; and to promote the creation, performance,
and preservation of works by Black and Latino composers.
The organization’s programming reaches more than 30,000
young people across the country each year.
For additional information, call the Sphinx Organization at
(646)429-1987 or visit
www.sphinxmusic.org
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