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Press Articles and Interviews
Additional press and media highlights include segments on the Today Show, CNN, Telemundo, Our World with Black Enterprise, and articles in People Magazine, Ebony, Strings, Strad, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
The Kresge Foundation website, March 17, 2008
The foundation's News section features a story on Sphinx: "The Sphinx Organization Develops the Musical Talent of Underserved Youth"
Detroit News, January 29, 2008
The Detroit News reports on the Sphinx Commissioning Consortium.
Detroit News, January 28, 2008
The Detroit News covers the 11th annual Sphinx Competition presented by Chase.
Detroit Free Press, January 20, 2008
The Detroit Free Press reports on the unique all Black and Latino Sphinx Symphony Orchestra.
The New York Times - September 27, 2007 (requires free online registration)
Review of The Sphinx Laureates Concert at Carnegie Hall
NPR's News & Notes - September 21, 2007
Aaron Dworkin, along with Sphinx Performance Academy Dean Chris Jenkins, spoke to host Farai Chideya about how Sphinx addresses the lack of diversity in classical music.
Chautauqua Institution - August 15, 2007
In an interviw with Kay Logan, Aaron Dworkin shares his passion for bringing more diversity – especially among Black and Latino youth – into the world of classical music.
NBC Nightly News - April 14, 2007
Changing the Face of Classical Music- NBC's Anne Thompson reports on Aaron Dworkin and Sphinx
The Today Show on NBC - March 23, 2007
Changing the Faces of Classical Music- NBC's Anne Thompson reports on Aaron Dworkin and Sphinx
American Public Media's The Story - February 16, 2007
MUSIC FOR ALL, an interview with Aaron Dworkin
Michigan Radio (NPR) - January 26, 2007
AfriClassical Music, includes interview with Afa Sadykhly, Music Director for Sphinx
CNN Innovators 2006/2007
On the CNN Airport Network - A look at some of the people charting new territory in the worlds of business, entertainment and more (scroll down the page to the link for Aaron Dworkin)
Michigan Radio (NPR) - November 10, 2006
Sphinx Brings Classical Music To City Kids
The New York Times - October 27, 2006 (requires free online registration)
Review of Sphinx Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall
Anything is Possible with Jack Krasula (WJR AM-760, Detroit) - Oct. 15, 2006
An interview with Aaron Dworkin. Scroll down the archives and click on Aaron Dworkin's name to hear the interview.
Crain's Detroit - October 2006
Aaron Dworkin named one of Crain's "40 Under 40" honorees
Newsweek Magazine - July 10, 2006
The Giving Back Awards - 15 People Who Make America Great - The Artist, Aaron Dworkin, Sphinx Organization
Chamber Music Magazine - August 2006
Cover Story - Musicians as Educators - an interview with Aaron Dworkin (PDF file)
DanaRoc.com - March 27, 2006
Inspiring People - 2005 MacArthur Fellow, Founder and President of the Sphinx Organization, Aaron Dworkin
Detroit News - September 20, 2005
Grants boost musical Metro Detroiters - Aaron Dworkin awarded MacArthur Fellowship.
National Governor's Association Press Release - July 5, 2005
Nation's Governors to Honor Eight for Service to States - Aaron Dworkin and the Sphinx Organization receive award for artistic production
The New York Times - December 10, 2004 (requires free online registration)
Minority Students in a Celebration of the Classics
Metro Times - February 26, 2003
Tuning Up: Breaking down barriers in classical music
The Detroit Free Press - February 24, 2003 (PDF file)
A photo essay on the 6th Annual Sphinx Competition (requires Adobe Acrobat)
Strings Magazine - January 2003
The Sphinx Stands Alone
Symphony Magazine - January/February 2003
Old Commitment, New Energy
Three views of the journey toward onstage diversity
Alumni in the News
Teen Strings - March/April/May 2008 - Gabriel Cabeza Profile
Award-winning cellist Gabriel Cabezas handles fame with a level head and a sense of humor.
Violinist.com - a conversation with Elena Urioste - July 6, 2007
An interview with Elena Urioste, 2007 1st Place Sr. Division Laureate and 2003 1st Place Jr. Division Laureate.
Anything is Possible with Jack Krasula (WJR AM-760, Detroit) - March 25, 2007
An interview with Elena Urioste, 2007 1st Place Sr. Division Laureate and 2003 1st Place Jr. Division Laureate. Scroll down the archives and click on Elena Urioste's name to hear the interview.
Oregon Public Broadcasting - November 16, 2006
Youth Philharmonic Tries To Inspire Minority Talent, featuring an interview with Gabriel Cabezas, 2006 1st Place Jr. Division Laureate.
Latina.com - September 2006
10 Latinas Shaping the Future - Maia Cabeza, 2006 3rd Place Jr. Division Laureate, profiled as one of ten young women all under 20 that are making the world a better place for everyone.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette- June 28, 2005
Concert Review: A songbird meets a symphony - Review of Pittsburgh Symphony performance with Christina Castelli, 2005 1st Place Sr. Division Laureate, as soloist.
The Seattle Times- January 11, 2005
Young violinist connects with kids - Gareth Johnson, 2002 1st Place Jr. Division Laureate, talks with students in Seattle elementary schools.
The Washington Post (requires free online registration) - July 19, 2004
National Symphony Orchestra With Gareth Johnson - Review of performance with Gareth Johnson, 2002 1st Place Jr. Division Laureate.
Broadcasts
NPR
Excerpts from Sphinx Finals Concerts have been featured on NPR's Performance Today and MBC Network's Classic Performance.
From The Top
From the Top is a non-profit multi-media organization with a mission to encourage and celebrate the development of youth through music. From The Top radio show is created by Concert Productions, Inc. in association with WGBH Radio Boston and New England Conservatory of Music, and distributed by Public Radio International. This interactive program features world renowned pianist (and a member of the Sphinx Honorary Committee) Christopher O'Riley as the host, interviewing young musicians as well as collaborating with them on stage. As our artistic partner, each year From The Top features our 3 Junior Division Laureates in shows taped across the country. From the Top is now heard on over 230 stations nationwide and is known as the most popular weekly classical music program on the air today.
Detroit Public Television
Each year, the Detroit Public Television broadcasts the Sphinx Finals Concert. Historically, the viewership for this event has exceeded 80,000 households.
PBS
The Sphinx Finals Concert is syndicated to PBS stations nationwide, including KCTI Minneapolis-St.Paul and WHYY Philadelphia.
Special Programs
Sphinx Competition: Breaking the Sound Barrier
This documentary, produced by Detroit Public Television in association with Victor/Harder Productions and through a grant from the MASCO Corporation Foundation, is a story of the challenges and achievements of outstanding Black and Latino musicians and the mentors who have championed their cause. It premiered on Detroit Public Television November 25, 2003.
Harmony of Strings
This Emmy Award-winning documentary on the Sphinx Competition was broadcast on Detroit Public Television and other PBS stations across the country. The documentary features performances by the 2000 Sphinx Competition winners and the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, Michael Morgan conducting. A DVD video of the documentary is available for purchase.
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