[Sphinx Chamber Orchestra and Conductor Damon Gupton. Photo: Nan Melville]
SPHINX MUSICIANS RETURN TO CARNEGIE HALL STAGE
Delroy Lindo and Supporters Launch Campaign for Sphinx Organization
"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.”
“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. 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. [The Founder/President of The Sphinx Organization is violinist Aaron P. Dworkin (b. 1970), who is profiled at AfriClassical.com.]
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