Musical Vizcaya | "American Form/s" presented by Sphinx Virtuosi

Join us in Vizcaya's lush formal garden for a presentation of American classical music by the Sphinx Virtuosi as part of their "American Form/s" tour. This live performance in the Main House begins at 8 p.m. amd will be simulcast in the Main Garden. The Vizcaya Cafe will set up a pop-up in the Forecourt so that you may purchase refreshments to enjoy during the show on your way to your seat. Vizcaya members enjoy exclusive access to a limited number of seats in the Courtyard of the Main House, where the orchestra will perform. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Seating in the garden is first-come, first-serve.

American Form/s is a musical tapestry depicting the many sounds of American classical music, including classically-framed infusions of soul, bluegrass, jazz, blues, and elements of rag. The program opens with a riveting movement by 19th-century pianist, composer, singer, and conductor Teresa Carreño. Additional concepts of American music are explored in Derrick Skye’s multifaceted and optimistic American Mirror, Part One; renowned violinist-composer Curtis Stewart’s Drill, whose work for prepared drumset and strings is his “summer music,” “hunter’s call,” and “field recording”; the Overture from Treemonisha, written by foundational ragtime composer Scott Joplin and newly arranged by Jannina Norpoth; and an imaginative nod to Joplin by celebrated film composer, educator, and advocate Levi Taylor that is meant to embody the bold, ambitious, and authentic expression in Joplin’s music. The American Form/s tour will also include a string orchestra arrangement of Juantio Becenti’s Hané for String Quartet and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Novelletten for strings.

The is a dynamic and inspiring professional self-conducted chamber orchestra and 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 accomplished 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. Its members serve as cultural ambassadors for audiences and communities around the United States and abroad.

Give their debut album album a listen! was released on Deutsche Grammophon in July 2023, it represents the rich history of the Sphinx Organization and the vibrant future of classical music by centering the artistry of extraordinary composers and artistic visionaries.

• Food and beverage for purchase from Vizcaya Cafe pop-up in the Forecourt

• 7:30 p.m. | Doors open
• 8:00 p.m. | Performance (60 minutes)

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The Sphinx Organization is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the arts and has reached more than 100 million people worldwide. Focused on increasing representation in classical music and celebrating excellence, Sphinx programs serve beginner students, seasoned classical music professionals, cultural entrepreneurs, and artistic administrators by addressing the systemic lack of access within Black and Latino communities.

Sphinx Virtuosi Tours are made possible through the support of Robert F. Smith, JPMorgan Chase, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Prices | $20 for adults, 13+; $10 for children, 6-12; FREE for children, 5 and under

Early bird | Buy early and get 20% OFF. Offer expires at Noon on Monday, March 10.

Special offers | A limited number of free tickets will be made available at Noon on March 10 for SNAP or WIC beneficiaries and U.S. Active Military and Veterans. Tickets are valid with proof of enrollment at the gate. Click here for details.

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