Events Archive
Fred Raimi, cello & Dell Williams, piano
Saturday, January 18, 2020 - 7:30pmProgram includes works by Bach, Brahms, and Dvorák. Fred Raimi, cellist, is a Professor of the Practice Emeritus of Music at Duke, where he served as a member of the Ciompi Quartet from 1974-2018. He has performed in most major cities in the US, and in Europe, China, South America and Australia...
Cello Masterclass with William Conable featuring Alexander Technique principles
Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 5:00pmThe public is invited to attend this free class. William Conable enjoys worldwide renown as a teacher of the Alexander Technique, a method for improving freedom and ease of movement and physical coordination which is of special interest to musicians and other performing artists. He is Emeritus...
Duke Jazz Ensemble with Fred Wesley, trombone
Friday, December 6, 2019 - 8:00pmLegendary bandleader, trombonist and author Fred Wesley is one of the forefathers of funk still setting the standard with his jazz-funk band, The New JBs. Born in Columbus, Georgia, and raised in Mobile, Ala., Wesley began his career as a teenage trombonist with Ike and Tina Turner. He later was...
Duke Symphony Orchestra with Caroline Stinson, cellist
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 - 7:30pm"Classical at the Core" -- program includes Schubert: Overture to Rosamunde (Die Zauberharfe), D. 797; Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major; and Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73. Caroline Stinson is cellist of the Ciompi String Quartet and Associate Professor of the Practice of Music...
Duke Chorale Christmas Concert
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 - 7:00pmThe Duke Chorale, directed by Rodney Wynkoop, presents its annual Christmas Concert featuring seasonal selections by the Duke Chorale as well as traditional carols for the entire audience to sing and stories and special treats for the children. This family holiday event is a long-standing...
Duke Opera Theater
Saturday, November 23, 2019 - 3:00pmDuke Voice Faculty members Sandra Cotton, Susan Dunn, Ted Federle, and Elizabeth Linnartz, and pianist Daniel Seyfried join the Duke Opera Theater students in a concert of beloved operatic ensembles by Beethoven, Bizet, Copland, Gounod, and Mozart. Sung in English. Duke Opera Theater (formerly...
Unraveling "Ce Morceau de Tissu" | Ruby Friday
Friday, November 22, 2019 - 12:00pmDrop by the Ruby on Friday at noon for a casual art talk and free lunch to learn about the behind-the-scenes aspect of the creative process, careers in the arts, and more.In this unraveling, we have a rare opportunity to hear the performance of a complete musical work followed by a session where...
Jazz Vespers
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 7:30pmAll are welcome to attend this service, which combines the form of the traditional evening vespers service with the musical improvisation of jazz. Vespers is an ancient Christian service with chants, anthems, prayers, and scripture reading.Jazz Vespers brings together Professor John Brown, his...
Jazz Vespers
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 7:30pmA collaboration between Duke Chapel and the Duke Jazz Program, the Jazz Vespers worship services combine the ancient form of evening Vespers with the musical improvisations of jazz. Chapel Dean Luke A. Powery will offer prayers and readings, and The John Brown Big Band will provide musical...
Chamber Music Concert
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 5:00pmNote NEW 5 pm START TIME. Due to the length of the program, the concert will begin at 5 pm. At 6:30, there will be a 30 minute break before the concert resumes at 7 pm. Advanced students in the Duke Music Department's chamber music program perform works from the 18th-21st centuries. Student...