"True to their name, the Sphinx Virtuosi call up the vision of an iconic mythological feline with its immeasurable power, unwavering command and soulful beauty."
Read program Notes for Sphinx Virtuosi voiced by George Lopez
The Sphinx Virtuosi are the nation’s most dynamic, exhilarating professional chamber orchestra dedicated to increasing racial and ethnic diversity in classical music. The exquisitely curated program, TRACING VISIONS, challenges and evolves the “classical canon” by illuminating a new pathway for listening, sharing and expression through voices rich with history, conflict and celebration. Their dynamic program includes works by composers Xavier Foley, Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery and more.
Ovations Offstage
Post-performance discussion
Directly following the performance, join the musicians for a discussion moderated by Ireri E. Chávez-Bárcenas, Assistant Professor of Music at Bowdoin College
Program
- XAVIER FOLEY: Ev’ry Voice
- FLORENCE PRICE: String Quartet No. 2 in A minor
- II. Andante Cantabile
- SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR: Four Novelletten
- I. Allegro moderato
- III. Andante con moto
- JESSIE MONTGOMERY: Banner for quartet and string orchestra
- ANDREA CASARRUBIOS: Seven (for solo cello)
- Featuring Thomas Mesa, cello
- RICARDO HERZ: Inocente
- RICARDO HERZ: Mourinho
- ALBERTO GINASTERA: Concerto for Strings, Op. 33
- IV. Finale furioso
Part of the Seeking Resonance series in partnership with Indigo Arts Alliance.
SHOW TIMES
MARCH 31, 2022 – 7PM
MERRILL AUDITORIUM, PORTLAND
MASKS & UP TO DATE VACCINATIONS OR A NEGATIVE TEST REQUIRED
BOX OFFICE
PRICES START AT: $20-$45
STUDENT DEAL: $15
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ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchairs, Assisted hearing, ASL, Captions (for virtual programming)
