Carnegie Hall

“With professional polish and populist energy,” the Sphinx Virtuosi string ensemble “lights up Carnegie Hall annually” (New York Classical Review). This season, the musicians celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a program of new works and reimagined classics. It includes a bold new song cycle by acclaimed composer Damien Geter, featuring Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges. Jessie Montgomery’s Banner offers a vibrant exploration of heritage and transformation, while Stravinsky’s Concerto in D—the composer’s first work as a naturalized American citizen—connects past and present in a timeless reflection on artistic freedom. Plus, enjoy “Blues” from Ravel’s Violin Concerto No. 2, selections from Perkinson’s quintessentially American Blue/s Forms, and a program-opening piece by rising multidisciplinary composer Rachel McFarlane.