Sphinx Virtuosi &
J’Nai Bridges

Saturday, October 24, 2026
at 7:00 p.m.

Takoma Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Takoma Park, Maryland

Pre-Concert talk with composer Damien Geter at 6:00 p.m.

Masterclass with J’Nai Bridges
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 11:00 am
Washington Adventist University

Community events:

• Public school concerts in Montgomery and Prince George’s County Public School Systems: Thursday, October 22, 2026

American250: Sounds of Unity
Rachel McFarlane: American Dialogues
Roberto Sierra: Sinfonietta for Strings
I. Rítmico
II. Expresivo
III. Vivo
IV. Rápido

Damien Geter: "Declaration" with J’Nai Bridges, libretto by Aaron Dworkin† 
I. Life “to belong, and be” 
II. Liberty “the door and the knocking” 
III. Pursuit “toward” 
*****
Jessie Montgomery: Banner!
Maurice Ravel arr. Mladen Miloradovic: Blues from Violin Sonata
Igor Stravinsky: Concerto in D for string orchestra, “Basle”
I. Vivace 
II. Arioso 
III. Rondo 

To mark the 250th anniversary of America, American Dialogues celebrates the nation’s ever-evolving story through newly commissioned works and reimagined classics that give voice to our shared ideals and diverse perspectives.

Highlights include Rachel McFarlane’s new title work as well as Maurice Ravel’s timeless Blues movement from the Violin Sonata. Works by Roberto Sierra and Jessie Montgomery offer vibrant explorations of heritage and transformation, while Stravinsky’s Concerto for Strings in D connects past and present in a timeless meditation on artistic freedom.

Through music that bridges time and culture, American Dialogues invites audiences to engage in a musical conversation about who we are—and who we aspire to become.

** denotes arranged for SV † - Co-commissioned by the Sphinx Organization, Carnegie Hall, and New World Symphony 

Programs are subject to change.