Alex Fortes

A beautiful night for beautiful music with @oslmusic and @5ivebmf , baritone Joseph Parrish, violinist Alexander Fortes (@sdwizardal ), and pianist Margaret Kampmeier, playing the songs of Burleigh and Dvorak—honoring the friendship and collaboration between two men who changed the landscape of American sound. FTH is proud to be the Queens stop for this program from the Five Boroughs Music Festival @5ivebmf . Thanks also to the wonderful @oslmusic and @carnegiehall for this collaboration! ✨

Our first concert of this city-wide tour was last Thursday in the Bronx. It was incredible!!! Next up is @flushing_town_hall this Thurs. Then Staten Island on Saturday, Brooklyn on Sunday, and Manhattan on Monday. They are all free, but RSVPs are highly recommended (especially as space is running low). Pianist Margaret Kampmeier, violinist Alex Fortes (@sdwizardal ), and singer Joseph Parrish will celebrate the friendship between Harry T. Burleigh, the pioneering Black American composer, and Antonín Dvořák, the renowned Czech composer in a program entitled "Finding an American Voice." We're thrilled that these five concerts are a part of @carnegiehall 's United in Sound: America at 250 festival. Reserve your tickets now! 🗓️ Thursday, May 14 @ @flushing_town_hall 🗓️ Saturday, May 16 @ @statenislandmuseum 🗓️ Sunday, May 17 @ @bklynlibrary 🗓️ Monday, May 18 @ @nypl_lpa 🎟️ 5BMF.org (link above!)

“All music is chamber music.” As we look ahead to our final chamber music concert of the season, OSL violinist Alex Fortes shares his thoughts on the challenge and reward of our wide variety in programming, including Dvořák’s Piano Quintet No. 2 on May 13 at Carnegie Hall with pianist Orli Shaham. @sdwizardal @carnegiehall #carnegiehall #dvorak #pianoquintet #chambermusic — 🎥: @hallsmadeperfect

In May we team with the amazing @oslmusic to present concerts in all five boroughs. Pianist Margaret Kampmeier, violinist Alex Fortes (@sdwizardal ), and singer Joseph Parrish will celebrate the friendship between Harry T. Burleigh, the pioneering Black American composer, and Antonín Dvořák, the renowned Czech composer in a program entitled "Finding an American Voice." We're thrilled that these five concerts are a part of @carnegiehall 's United in Sound: America at 250 festival. Reserve your tickets now! 🗓️ Thursday, May 7 @ @hostoscenter 🗓️ Thursday, May 14 @ @flushing_town_hall 🗓️ Saturday, May 16 @ @statenislandmuseum 🗓️ Sunday, May 17 @ @bklynlibrary 🗓️ Monday, May 18 @ @nypl for the Performing Arts 🎟️ 5BMF.org (link above!)

Performing music with a living composer is a uniquely rewarding experience 🎶 As OSL violinist Alex Fortes shares, performing music by a living composer is special, but performing it alongside the composer is an experience unlike any other. Each collaboration brings something new, every single time. Next week, composer and clarinetist Kinan Azmeh joins us at The DiMenna Center for an intimate evening of music. — @sdwizardal @kinan_azmeh @thedimennacenter 🎥: @hallsmadeperfect

“So much fun!” We love hearing your thoughts on our performances and wanted to share some of our favorites, featuring blind reactions from violinists Emma Frucht and Alex Fortes. Would you like your survey response read next? Be sure to fill out the survey after each of our concerts! @carnegiehall #carnegiehall @emmafrucht @sdwizardal — 🎥: @hallsmadeperfect

“It has a fragility in it... the more you get into it, the more you’re like, oh no, no... this is like, really thoughtful.” —OSL Violinist Alex Fortes John Adams’ “Fearful Symmetries,” an OSL commission, showcases extraordinary musical range, from aggressive, mechanistic rhythms to delicate, fragile orchestral textures, and we can’t wait to perform it again next week at Carnegie Hall. #johnadams #minimalism #carnegiehall @carnegiehall #oslmusic @sdwizardal — 🎥: @hallsmadeperfect

Julius Eastman’s music resonates in unique ways for each listener, but for OSL Violinist Alex Fortes, it’s the sense of generosity that stands out, creating a musical space where everyone feels included, connected, and welcome. #juliuseastman #chambermusic #minimalism #thedimennacenter #oslmusic @thedimennacenter @sdwizardal — 🎥: @hallsmadeperfect

"There is something just wholesome about it" OSL violinist Alex Fortes shares why Julius Eastman’s “Femenine” stands out, and what makes Eastman’s music so moving and unique. #JuliusEastman #Femenine #ChamberMusic #ContemporaryMusic #Minimalism @sdwizardal — 🎥: @hallsmadeperfect

THIS THURSDAY! Grammy-nominated violinist Alex Fortes (@sdwizardal ) shares invaluable insights on shaping a sustainable and fulfilling freelance music career. DECEMBER 18 | 6–7PM | Zoom Pathways to Creative Independence FREE for Next Fest alums | Limited spots for the public RSVP: [link in bio] next-fest.org/attend Fortes has played on @afarcrymusic ’s Grammy-nominated albums and performed across the globe with groups like @theknightsnyc and @oslmusic . Part of the 360 Artist Pro Development Series, curated by @adie.baban , helping emerging artists level up in entrepreneurship, leadership, PR, and more. 🎥: Fortes previews @jessiemontgomerymusic 's Rhapsody No. 1 at @carnegiehall for St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble. Credit: @hallsmediaphoto #violinist #violinplayer #artistlife

Thrilled to share that my album with Emmanuel Villaume, the Prague Philharmonia, and engineer Michael Fine on Orchid Classics is on the ballot for the GRAMMY Awards® – Best Classical Instrumental Solo. The album includes solo works of Mozart and Dvorak, along with a beautiful arrangement made by my good friend and musical confidante, Alex Fortes. It was a beautiful challenge and joy and to make this recording with such brilliant collaborators, and I’d be honored if you’d keep it in mind when voting. Thanks for listening, supporting, and keeping classical music alive and thriving. #grammys #fyc #classicalmusic #orchidclassics @orchidmusicgroup @emvillaume @praguephil @michael.fine.792 @recordingacademy @sdwizardal #classical #classicalmusic #dvorak #antonindvorak #mozart #violín #violin #violinist #orchestra #concert #concerto #romance #classicalalbum #debutalbum #début

✨ Introducing SoriDari Young Artists ✨ I’m so excited (and a little nervous 😵‍💫) to finally launch a dream I’ve held for years. SoriDari Young Artists is a new program bringing together Korean and Korean-American musicians (ages 15–18) with professionals to rehearse and perform chamber music as equal partners. Chamber music has shaped me more than anything in my musical life — there’s truly no better way to grow than by collaborating with the people who inspire you. I’m over the moon about the incredible artists joining me this year, and I can’t wait to share the stage with them and with the next generation. My hope is that this program gives young musicians the chance to gain confidence, build real relationships, and step into the musical world as true colleagues. Special thanks to the AP Foundation for making all of this possible! 🎻 Now seeking: • 2 violinists • 1 violist • 1 cellist 🌟 Winners will perform on April 10th, 2026 in partnership with the Korean Cultural Center New York! 📅 Applications open October 15 — more details coming soon! Please help spread the word and follow us @sori.dari 🙏🏼 💫 @kccny @yezuwoo @sdwizardal @chocoblanca @mihai_marica #SoriDariYoungArtists #SoundBridge #ChamberMusic #KoreanAmericanMusicians #KoreanMusicians #YoungArtists #ClassicalMusic #NYCMusic #APfoundation #Violin #Viola #Cello