Sphinx Virtuosi, described as having “immeasurable power, unwavering command, and soulful beauty” (Washington Post), partners with rising star cellist Sterling Elliott for this unforgettable performance.

“Visions of Peace” celebrates the resilience of the human spirit through works that meditate on conflicts of the past and present.

Sphinx Virtuosi’s October 2021 CMP performance was one of the highlights of the season. Returning with a fascinatingly eclectic program, the chamber orchestra presents the Pittsburgh debut of new commissions from Jessie Montgomery and Quenton Blanche, Sergei Prokofiev’s “Stalingrad” sonata, and works by a dynamic collection of Black and Latinx composers from the 20th and 21st century: José White, Clarice Assad, William Grant Still, Alberto Ginastera, and Manuel Ponce.

JOSÉ WHITE La Bella Cubana

CLARICE ASSAD Perpetual Motion

CLARICE ASSAD Dança Brasileira

JESSIE MONTGOMERY New Commission (World Premiere Tour)

WILLIAM GRANT STILL Suite for Cello 

QUENTON BLANCHE A Vision for Peace (World Premiere Tour)

SERGEI PROKOFIEV Sonata No. 7, “Stalingrad”

ALBERTO GINASTERA Concerto For Strings, Op. 33 IV. Finale

MANUEL PONCE Estrellita

This concert is generously sponsored in part by Russell and Kathy Ayers.