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SUMMARY:Follow Me - The Ciompi Quartet & Robert Sims
DESCRIPTION:Baritone Robert Sims joins the Ciompi Quartet for this free concert honoring America’s 250th anniversary\, including spirituals arranged for baritone and string quartet.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\nBen Johnston: String Quartet No. 4 “Amazing Grace”\nMournin’ Train (Robert Sims solo)\nCaroline Shaw: “I’ll Fly Away”  ( with Robert Sims baritone)  \n – Intermission – \nWilliam Billings “When Jesus Wept”\nCharles Ives 1st quartet: Mvt. 1 Andante con moto\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.\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. (link to event & FREE tickets) \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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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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