Newport Orchestra is very excited to announce that The Sphinx Virtuosi will be in residence at Newport High School March 4-6, performing, teaching, and adjudicating.

About the Sphinx Virtuosi
The Sphinx Virtuosi is a dynamic and inspiring professional, self-conducted chamber orchestra that serves as the flagship performing entity of the Sphinx Organization – the leading non-profit dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the arts. Comprised of 18 Black and Latino artists who reflect the highest level of musicianship in America, a critical aim of the Sphinx Virtuosi is to evolve the breadth and impact of classical music through artistic excellence, pioneering programming, and impassioned community engagement.
Opportunities to Participate
There will be many opportunities to interact with the Sphinx Virtuosi that will be open to the public, even for those who aren’t musically inclined. These events are designed to provide inspiration for all of our orchestra students district wide, to increase public awareness of the opportunity for all students to participate in music.

Public Masterclass
Sphinx Virtuosi will teach a public masterclass featuring Newport Orchestra students performing chamber music at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Side By Side Concert
Sphinx Virtuosi will perform a special evening concert featuring Habari Gani by Quenton Blache alongside Newport Orchestra at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 5, 2025


Eastshore Orchestra Festival
Sphinx Virtuosi will perform and serve as adjudicators at Eastshore Orchestra Festival on Thursday, March 6, 2025
Our Sponsors
Many thanks to SONO for sponsoring this incredible opportunity for Newport students to interact and perform with the Sphinx Virtuosi. Please attend these events and support our Newport students!