Classical Music in the Park

about to create their own musical experience by choosing which performances to attend and in what order. These 20-minute performances take place continuously from 6 pm to 9 pm at Park locations near the Blue Ridge Road parking lots. Performance times 6–6:20 pm 6:40–7 pm 7:20–7:40 pm 8–8:20 pm 8:40–9 pm Station 1, Smokestack: UNC–Chapel Hill Flute and Oboe Duo Musicians from UNC–Chapel Hill present music for flute and oboe throughout the evening. Station 2, Ulalu : Paradox Opera Daniel Seyfried, piano Gwen Hyland, baritone Station 3, Mirror Labyrinth NY : Durham Medical Orchestra Musicians from the Durham Medical Orchestra perform selections throughout the evening. Station 4, Ellipse: Stratus Quartet Gabriel Bravo, violin Cadence Shevy, violin Ford Amerson, viola Iana Parks, cello Station 5, Please Be Seated—North Carolina : United Strings of Color 6–6:20 pm, 7:20–7:40 pm, 8:40–9 pm Amara Izuakor, violin Zion Anderson, cello 6:40–7 pm, 8–8:20 pm Jada Starr, violin Armand Etienne, violin Delaney Etienne, cello Zay Salifou, bass Plan your evening Performances occur simultaneously at multiple stations throughout the Museum Park. There is no required starting point or set route. Choose the music that interests you, move between locations at your own pace, and experience classical music throughout the landscape of the Park. Thank you for joining this free event. Your donation helps support programs like these.

Last updated October 8, 2026