21-year-old violinist Annelle K. Gregory, a student at USC Thornton School of Music, was awarded 1st place in the Senior Division on Sunday, February 12, 2017. She will receive a $50,000 award and have the opportunity to be featured with Sphinx Soloist Program Partners.
Annelle was also the recipient of Sphinx's Audience Choice Award sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services.
Cellist Santiago Cañón Valencia won 2nd place with a $20,000 award. Cellist Gabriel Martins won 3rd place with a $10,000 prize.
Photo by Kevin Kennedy
Ifetayo Ali-Landing - Cello
Junior Division Winner
Violinist Katia Tesarczyk Parraguez, won 2nd place with a $5,000 cash prize and cellist Joshua McClendon won 3rd place with a $3,000 cash prize.
Watch the Finals Competition
on WTVS Detroit Public TV
Tuesday, February 28 at 8 PM
