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Kebra-Seyoun Charles, double bass, the winner of the Senior Division and $50,000 Robert Frederick Smith Prize
Jonathan Okseniuk, violin, the winner of the Junior Division and a $10,000 cash prize
Over $100,000 in prize money awarded in total
DETROIT, MICHIGAN (JANUARY 30, 2022) — The Sphinx Organization has announced the winners of the 25th annual Sphinx Competition for Black and Latinx string players. Presented by DTE Foundation, the finals concert was held virtually and streamed on Saturday, January 29 at 7:00 p,m, ET. Six finalists—three in each of the Senior Division (ages 18 to 30) and Junior Division (17 and under) categories—competed for a total of over $100,000 in prize money and performance opportunities.
The 2022 winners are:
Senior Division
First Place Laureate & winner of the Robert Frederick Smith Prize ($50,000): Kebra-Seyoun Charles, double bass
Second Place ($20,000) : Gabriela Lara, violin
Third Place ($10,000): Harper Randolph, viola
Audience Choice ($5,000): Gabriela Lara, violin
Junior Division
First Place Laureate ($10,000): Jonathan Okseniuk, violin
Second Place ($5,000) : Brandon Leonard, cello
Third Place ($3,000): Ana Isabella España, violin
Audience Choice ($1,000): Brandon Leonard, cello