ABOUT THIS CONCERT
Described by The New York Times as “first-rate in every way...producing a more beautiful, precise and carefully shaped sound than some fully professional orchestras” Sphinx Virtuosi has caused a major positive shift in the American classical music landscape since its founding in 2004. This unique self-conducted ensemble is comprised of the nation’s top Black and Latinx classical soloists. They make their debut at the Library of Congress in a program rich with gems by composers of color, including new and important voices such as Jessie Montgomery and Xavier Foley. This concert offers something for both seasoned listeners and newcomers.
Pre-Concert
Conversation with the Artists
Whittall Pavilion, 6:30 pm
PROGRAM
ALDEMARO ROMERO
Fuga con Pajarillo
BARTÓK
Divertimento for String Orchestra
MICHAEL ABELS
Global Warming
IRVING FINE
Serious Song: A Lament for String Orchestra
XAVIER FOLEY
For Justice and Peace
JESSIE MONTGOMERY
Source Code
SCHUBERT
String Quartet no. 14, "Death and the Maiden," IV. Presto (arr.)
Additional Ticketing Information
Reserved seats not claimed by five minutes before the scheduled start of the event will be distributed to waiting RUSH patrons. For more information about RUSH please visit
For patrons unable to obtain a reservation, we strongly encourage attendance anyway—while there is no guarantee of seating due to the intimate size of some spaces, patrons are almost always accommodated, especially if they collect a RUSH Space Available pass two hours in advance of the show's start time. In over 99% of cases, all guests are able to be seated, and some seats are ALWAYS available for sold-out performances due to returns and no-shows.
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