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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T193000
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UID:6622-1789846200-1789853400@ciompi.org
SUMMARY:Department of Music Gala Concert
DESCRIPTION:Duke University Department of Music Gala Concert\, Faculty and Students. Music by Felix Mendelssohn in honor of the retirement of Professor R. Larry Todd from the Duke Department of Music.The Ciompi and Larkspur Quartets\, Duke Symphony Orchestra. \nThe Program\nFelix Mendelssohn:Piano Concerto #3 in E Minor\nFelix Mendelssohn: String Octet in E-flat major\, Op. 20 \nArtists\nThe Ciompi Quartet\nLarkspur Quartet\nDuke Symphony Orchestra
URL:https://ciompi.org/event-calendar/department-of-music-gala-concert/
LOCATION:Baldwin Auditorium\, Duke University\, 1336 Campus Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27708\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T163000
DTSTAMP:20260729T183305Z
CREATED:20260729T183305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T183305Z
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SUMMARY:Music at Saint Alban's
DESCRIPTION:The Ciompi Quartet returns to M@SA with the Larkspur Quartet – graduates of Duke’s Chamber Music program – for Felix Mendelssohn’s iconic Octet. The program begins with string quartet transcriptions of three works from the 18th century. \nThe Program\nString Quartet Transcriptions\nWhen Jesus Wept – William Billings (1746-1800)\nPassacaglia and Fuge in C Minor\, BWV 582 for Organ – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) arranged for String Quartet by Nicholas Kitchen\nString Quartet #1 Charles Ives (1874-1954) | III. Offertory: Adagio cantabile \nWith Larkspur Quartet\nOctet for String\, Op. 20 – Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) \nArtists\nCiompi Quartet\nLarkspur Quartet
URL:https://ciompi.org/event-calendar/music-at-saint-albans/
LOCATION:St. Alban’s Episcopal Church\, 301 Caldwell Lane\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Carolina Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T213000
DTSTAMP:20260728T182433Z
CREATED:20260728T181437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T182433Z
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SUMMARY:Rocky River Chamber Music Series
DESCRIPTION:A program honoring America’s 250th anniversary including spirituals arranged for baritone and string quartet\, with guest baritone Robert Sims. \nCiompi and Baritone Robert Sims join The Rocky River Chamber Music Society in its 58th season\, presenting professional chamber music concerts free and open to the public\, serving the Northeast Ohio community. The evening moves from Samuel Barber’s powerful String Quartet\, Op. 11 to Ben Johnston’s inventive quartet built around the hymn Amazing Grace. Music by Florence Price and Charles Ives reflects the evolving voice of American composition. The quartet is joined by acclaimed baritone Robert Sims for a set of spirituals\, connecting classical repertoire with some of the deepest currents in American musical life. \nPerformers\nCiompi Quartet\nRobert Sims – baritone \nProgram\nSamuel Barber: String Quartet Op. 11  (CQ)\nWilliam Grant Still: Lyric Quartet (CQ)\nMournin’ Train (Robert Sims solo)\nCaroline Shaw: “I’ll Fly Away”  (CQ with Robert Sims baritone)  \n – Intermission – \nWilliam Billings “When Jesus Wept” (CQ)\nCharles Ives 1st quartet: Mvt. 1 Andante con moto  (CQ)\nAmerican spirituals (arr. for string quartet & baritone\, with Robert Sims)\n     I’ve Been in the Storm So Long – Harry T. Burleigh  (1866-1949)\n     There’s A Balm in Gilead – Burleigh  \nFlorence Price: Two Negro Folk Songs in Counterpoint (CQ).\n     Little David\, Play On Yo’ Harp\n     Joshua Fit de Battle ob Jericho \nAmerican spirituals (arr. for string quartet & baritone\, with Robert Sims).\n     I’m So Glad Trouble Don’t Last Alway – Robert Nathaniel Dett  (1882-1943)\n     Follow Me – Nathaniel Dett
URL:https://ciompi.org/event-calendar/rocky-river-chamber-music-series-2026/
LOCATION:The Rocky River Chamber Music Society\, West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church\, 20401 Hilliard Blvd\, Rocky River\, 441116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T173000
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CREATED:20260729T190425Z
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SUMMARY:Music at Saint Mary's
DESCRIPTION:The Ciompi Quartet returns to Saint Mary’s Episcoble Church in Kinston\, NC for a program commemorating All Saints Day. \nThe Program\nTBD \nArtists\nCiompi Quartet
URL:https://ciompi.org/event-calendar/music-at-saint-marys-2026/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Episcopal Church\, Kinston\, NC\, 800 Rountree St.\, Kinston\, NC\, 28501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Concerts,North Carolina Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260728T184025Z
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UID:6577-1794146400-1794153600@ciompi.org
SUMMARY:Follow Me - The Ciompi Quartet & Robert Sims
DESCRIPTION:A program honoring America’s 250th anniversary including spirituals arranged for baritone and string quartet\, with guest baritone Robert Sims. \nCiompi and Baritone Robert Sims join The Rocky River Chamber Music Society in its 58th season\, presenting professional chamber music concerts free and open to the public\, serving the Northeast Ohio community. The evening moves from Samuel Barber’s powerful String Quartet\, Op. 11 to Ben Johnston’s inventive quartet built around the hymn Amazing Grace. Music by Florence Price and Charles Ives reflects the evolving voice of American composition. The quartet is joined by acclaimed baritone Robert Sims for a set of spirituals\, connecting classical repertoire with some of the deepest currents in American musical life. \nPerformers\nCiompi Quartet\nRobert Sims – baritone \nProgram\nSamuel Barber: String Quartet Op. 11  (CQ)\nWilliam Grant Still: Lyric Quartet (CQ)\nMournin’ Train (Robert Sims solo)\nCaroline Shaw: “I’ll Fly Away”  (CQ with Robert Sims baritone)  \n – Intermission – \nWilliam Billings “When Jesus Wept” (CQ)\nCharles Ives 1st quartet: Mvt. 1 Andante con moto  (CQ)\nAmerican spirituals (arr. for string quartet & baritone\, with Robert Sims)\n     I’ve Been in the Storm So Long – Harry T. Burleigh  (1866-1949)\n     There’s A Balm in Gilead – Burleigh  \nFlorence Price: Two Negro Folk Songs in Counterpoint (CQ).\n     Little David\, Play On Yo’ Harp\n     Joshua Fit de Battle ob Jericho \nAmerican spirituals (arr. for string quartet & baritone\, with Robert Sims).\n     I’m So Glad Trouble Don’t Last Alway – Robert Nathaniel Dett  (1882-1943)\n     Follow Me – Nathaniel Dett \nPresented by Duke Arts Presents. \nDuke Arts\nDuke Arts champions expansive\, inclusive\, and impactful arts programs that build meaningful connections between campus\, community\, and global audiences.
URL:https://ciompi.org/event-calendar/follow-me-2026/
LOCATION:Baldwin Auditorium\, Duke University\, 1336 Campus Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27708\, United States
CATEGORIES:DukeArts,North Carolina Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T173000
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CREATED:20260728T185913Z
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UID:6581-1795109400-1795113000@ciompi.org
SUMMARY:Ciompi Downtown - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ciompi continues its two concert series of one-hour programs featuring major works for string quartet in informal settings. Student ensembles from the Duke Chamber Music Program are also featured on these programs. \nThe Program\nHugo Kauder: String Quartet No.9 in G (1944) & String Quartet No.18 in A (1960)
URL:https://ciompi.org/event-calendar/ciompi-downtown-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church\, Emmaus Way 927 W Trinity Ave\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ciompi Presents,Community Concerts,Downtown Classics,North Carolina Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260728T191757Z
CREATED:20260728T190751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T191757Z
UID:6586-1795176000-1795179600@ciompi.org
SUMMARY:Ciompi On West - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ciompi continues its two concert series of one-hour programs featuring major works for string quartet in informal settings. Student ensembles from the Duke Chamber Music Program are also featured on these programs. \nThe Program\nHugo Kauder: String Quartet No.9 in G (1944) & String Quartet No.18 in A (1960)
URL:https://ciompi.org/event-calendar/ciompi-on-west-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel\, Duke University\, 407 Chapel Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ciompi Presents,Community Concerts,Lunchtime Classics,North Carolina Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260728T203223Z
CREATED:20260728T195039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T203223Z
UID:6590-1800552600-1800559800@ciompi.org
SUMMARY:Portfolio Project at the Nelson Music Room
DESCRIPTION:Premier performances of works by Duke and UNC-G graduate composers. \nEric Pritchard and Hsiao-mei Ku are joined by members of the Durham Fellow Quartet from the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle for this year’s program featuring world premieres by Duke graduate composers. This concert also includes works for two violins by Professor Stephen Jaffe in honor of his retirement from Duke’s composition faculty. \nLearn More About The 2026/27 Project\nThe Portfolio Project History
URL:https://ciompi.org/event-calendar/portfolio-project-at-the-nelson-music-room-2027/
LOCATION:Nelson Music Room\, 1304 Campus Drive\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portfolio Project
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260729T132623Z
CREATED:20260729T125234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T132623Z
UID:6607-1803823200-1803830400@ciompi.org
SUMMARY:Appalachian Spring - Ciompi Quartet and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Few works capture the spirit of American music like Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring. Ciompi Quartet presents the suite in its original chamber scoring for 13 instruments\, revealing the clarity and intimacy of Copland’s music. The program also includes Stephen Jaffe’s Inscriptions for flute\, bassoon\, and strings\, alongside Osvaldo Golijov’s Last Round\, a powerful string work inspired by the passion and pulse of Argentine tango. \nFor this special program\, the Ciompi Quartet joins forces with guest musicians from the Durham Fellows Quartet and faculty from the University of South Carolina School of Music. This free event will be available for single tickets beginning Tuesday\, June 23 at 11 a.m. It is not included in the Pick-4 Subscription Series. \nProgram\nStephen Jaffe: Inscriptions for Flute\, Bassoon and String Quintet\nOswaldo Golijov: Last Round for String Nonet\nAaron Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite\, Original scoring for 13 instruments \nPresented by Duke Arts Presents
URL:https://ciompi.org/event-calendar/appalachian-spring-ciompi-quartet-and-friends/
LOCATION:Baldwin Auditorium\, Duke University\, 1336 Campus Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27708\, United States
CATEGORIES:DukeArts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Duke Arts Presents":MAILTO:arts@duke.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T183000
DTSTAMP:20260729T135054Z
CREATED:20260729T130402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T135054Z
UID:6611-1807205400-1807209000@ciompi.org
SUMMARY:Ciompi Downtown - Spring 2027
DESCRIPTION:Ciompi continues its two concert series of one-hour programs featuring major works for string quartet in informal settings. Student ensembles from the Duke Chamber Music Program are always featured on these programs\, but for the first time ever\, members of the quartet will perform with the students\, as part of the ensemble. Eric Pritchard and Hsiao-mei Ku lead ensembles and join students from the Duke Chamber Music Program in performances of two beloved quintets from the Romantic period. \nThe Program\nGeorge Onslow String Quintet No. 26 in C Minor\, Op. 67 (1844)\nJohannes Brahms Clarinet Quintet in B Minor\, Op. 115 (1891) \nArtists (Onslow)\nHsiao-mei Ku – violin\nCalvin Chen – violin\nTate Commission – viola\nJohn Critelli – cello\nJeffrey Broms – double bass \nArtists (Brahms)\nEric Pritchard – violin\nAmy Xu – violinists\nSarayu Kodali – viola\nLucas Sasayu – cello\nGabriel Paley – clarinet
URL:https://ciompi.org/event-calendar/ciompi-downtown-spring-2027/
LOCATION:NorthStar Church of the Arts\, 220 West Geer St\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ciompi Presents,Community Concerts,Downtown Classics,North Carolina Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260729T134511Z
CREATED:20260729T130819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T134511Z
UID:6615-1807272000-1807275600@ciompi.org
SUMMARY:Ciompi On West - Spring 2027
DESCRIPTION:Ciompi continues its two concert series of one-hour programs featuring major works for string quartet in informal settings. Student ensembles from the Duke Chamber Music Program are always featured on these programs\, but for the first time ever\, members of the quartet will perform with the students\, as part of the ensemble. Eric Pritchard and Hsiao-mei Ku lead ensembles and join students from the Duke Chamber Music Program in performances of two beloved quintets from the Romantic period. \nThe Program\nGeorge Onslow String Quintet No. 26 in C Minor\, Op. 67 (1844)\nJohannes Brahms Clarinet Quintet in B Minor\, Op. 115 (1891) \nArtists (Onslow)\nHsiao-mei Ku – violin\nCalvin Chen – violin\nTate Commission – viola\nJohn Critelli – cello\nJeffrey Broms – double bass \nArtists (Brahms)\nEric Pritchard – violin\nAmy Xu – violinists\nSarayu Kodali – viola\nLucas Sasayu – cello\nGabriel Paley – clarinet
URL:https://ciompi.org/event-calendar/ciompi-on-west-spring-2027/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel\, Duke University\, 407 Chapel Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ciompi Presents,Community Concerts,Lunchtime Classics,North Carolina Concerts
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