With the performance still fresh, we spoke with Noah Carr following his Senior Division Semi-Final appearance at the 29th Annual Sphinx Competition. Noah is a 19-year-old violinist from Portland, Oregon, competing this year in the Senior Division. Recorded shortly after leaving the stage, this conversation reflects the immediacy of the moment. 🎥 Watch the Senior Division Semi-Final round via livestream 💬 Comment SPHINX to receive the link! #SphinxCompetition #SeniorDivision #Violin #ClassicalM

The 29th Annual Sphinx Competition returns January 21–24, 2026 in Detroit, MI! 🔗 https://www.sphinxmusic.org/sphinx-competition ⬅️ 🎻 Junior Senior Division finalists 🎶 Performing with the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra 💵 Competing for over $100K in prizes 🎟️ Finals Concert tickets are available now — pay what you can! 📍 Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center 📅 Saturday, January 24 at 7:30 PM Join us in celebrating the next generation of Black and Latino string talent! 🎥 Sterling Elliott per