The Ciompi Legacy
Since its founding in 1965 the Ciompi Quartet of Duke University has developed a reputation for interpretive intelligence, musical sophistication and a warm, unified sound that allows each player’s individual voice to emerge. Ciompi has left a lasting mark on Duke, Durham and the wider North Caroline community, serving as a reminder of the important role Duke University plays in the cultural life of the region.
Residency At Duke
The Quartet’s residency at Duke University allows Duke students to work closely with Quartet members and to benefit from their extensive experience as active performers who are continually engaged in deepening and refining their own musicianship. The Quartet is on campus each day for private lessons, chamber music coaching, classes in the art of performance, and a variety of other events around the University.
Student Interaction
Undergraduate string players at Duke study with members of the Ciompi Quartet as part of their curriculum. Along with individual lessons, Ciompi members hold frequent class recitals and workshops for all to participate in. All students, regardless of major, are eligible to give recitals.
Chamber Music and Advanced Chamber Music courses are organized by members of The Ciompi Quartet and are open to all students, including students at the graduate level. The Quartet members regularly invite colleagues and musical luminaries to give master classes with Duke’s students.
Concert Life
Apart from their work at Duke University, the Ciompi Quartet’s artistry has impressed audiences and critics across five continents, weaving musical threads of the past and present into dynamic performances designed to transform and elevate the listener. Driven by their determination to break new ground, Ciompi continues to build a long list of commissions, many of which they have recorded as part of their extensive catalog.
For more information, visit ciompi.org