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Ciompi Quartet and Robert Sims, Baritone | Follow Me

Date: Sun, Nov 8, 2026

Time: 2 PM - 4 PM

Venue: Baldwin Auditorium, Durham

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Category: Music

The Ciompi Quartet, Duke University’s resident string quartet, has built an international reputation for performances that weave together music of the past and present. Praised by The New York Times for playing that sounded “intelligent and sure,” the ensemble’s fall program “Follow Me” is rooted in U.S. musical traditions. 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.

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Ciompi Quartet and Robert Sims, Baritone | Follow Me

“Arrive 30 minutes early to find East Campus parking and walk to the hall.”

When
Nov 8
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
2 PM - 4 PM
Where
Baldwin Auditorium
Durham, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
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Ciompi Quartet and Robert Sims, Baritone | Follow Me
Music

Ciompi Quartet and Robert Sims, Baritone | Follow Me is an afternoon concert at Duke University featuring classical string pieces and traditional American spirituals. The performance showcases works by iconic composers like Florence Price and Samuel Barber, bringing historical American music to life on the local stage. This performance is best suited for quiet teenagers and older children who can sit through a two-hour classical concert. While ticket prices are not yet published, university performances often offer discounts for students and youth. Baldwin Auditorium is located on Duke's East Campus, where you can find nearby street parking or use campus lots, though you should arrive early to secure a spot and walk to the hall. An afternoon concert on East Campus is a smart weekend choice because it pairs easily with a walk around the grassy campus grounds or a casual lunch in nearby Ninth Street. It provides a calm, culturally rich Sunday activity before the busy school week begins.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this concert appropriate for young children?
Due to the quiet, formal nature of classical string performances, this event is best reserved for middle schoolers, teenagers, and adults who can remain seated for two hours.
Where is Baldwin Auditorium and where should we park?
Baldwin Auditorium is located on Duke University's East Campus in Durham. Visitors can look for parallel parking along Broad Street or use the designated campus parking lots nearby.

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Ciompi Quartet and Robert Sims, Baritone | Follow Me runs Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 2 PM - 4 PM.

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Baldwin Auditorium is at 1336 Campus Dr, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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