Sphinx Virtuosi to perform at WMU

Sphinx Virtuosi

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Sphinx Virtuosi, comprised of 18 of the nation's top African-American and Latino classical soloists, will perform at Western Michigan University at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium online or by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858.

Sphinx Virtuosi

The Sphinx Virtuosi is one of the nation's most dynamic professional chamber orchestras and a unique self-conducted ensemble. These alumni of the internationally renowned Sphinx Competition come together each fall as cultural ambassadors to reach new audiences.

Bullock Music Performance Institute

Established in the fall of 1985 and renamed in 1988 in honor of its founder, the institute's mission is to add to the already rich cultural life of Kalamazoo by creating opportunities to develop closer personal and artistic ties between audience and performer. The institute has presented events ranging from formal evening concerts to daytime educational outreach events for students and local audiences of all ages.

For more information about the Wednesday evening concert series, call (269) 387-4704 or (269) 387-4678, or visit wmich.edu/music.

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