Cellist Sterling Elliott

Cellist Sterling Elliott has soloed with the New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and others. In 2019, he performed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He began his cello studies at age 3 and made his solo debut at 7. His accomplishments include first place in the 2019 National Sphinx Competition Senior Division, 2019 Mondavi Center Young Artists Competition, and the 2019 Camerata Artists International Competition. Elliot is the inaugural recipient of the National Arts Club Neuman Music Award and has enjoyed the honor of performing for cellist Yo-Yo Ma and performing alongside recording artist Jennifer Hudson.

This program is presented by The National Arts Club in partnership with the Sphinx Organization, as part of a series of classical concerts featuring outstanding young Black and Latinx musicians.