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VOCES8 | Lead Me Home

Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Time: 7:30 PM - 9 PM

Venue: Duke Chapel, Durham

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Category: Music

In Lead Me Home: A Celebration of the American Choral Landscape, the celebrated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 explores the many traditions that shape American choral music. The program moves from early voices such as William Byrd to contemporary composers like Pulitzer Prize-winning North Carolina composer Caroline Shaw, with beloved spirituals like Steal Away and My Lord What a Morning woven throughout. BBC Music Magazine praises the group’s “gorgeous sound, impeccable ensemble and intense responsiveness to text, harmony and melodic shape.” VOCES8 is the world’s top-streaming classical vocal group and performs more than 120 concerts a year in venues from Wigmore Hall and the Concertgebouw to the Sydney Opera House. Duke Arts is proud to welcome them back to Durham with this special program as part of the We the People Initiative.

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VOCES8 | Lead Me Home

When
Next Thursday
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
7:30 PM - 9 PM
Where
Duke Chapel
Durham, NC
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VOCES8 | Lead Me Home is a live choral concert featuring a world-renowned British vocal ensemble performing a program dedicated to the American choral tradition. Held inside the historic Duke Chapel, the performance spans early classical works, traditional spirituals, and contemporary pieces by local North Carolina composers. If you plan to attend, keep in mind that this is a formal evening concert lasting ninety minutes without an intermission, making it best suited for teenagers and older children who can sit quietly through a classical performance. Ticket prices are currently unlisted, so you will want to check the Duke Arts box office early to secure seats. This concert makes an excellent addition to your weekend plans if you want to experience world-class music without traveling far. The acoustics inside Duke Chapel are spectacular, offering a rare chance to hear a top-tier international group perform right here in Durham.

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Is this concert suitable for young children?
Due to the quiet nature of choral performances and the ninety-minute duration, this event is best suited for middle schoolers, teenagers, and adults.

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VOCES8 | Lead Me Home runs Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 7:30 PM - 9 PM.

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Duke Chapel is at 401 Chapel Dr, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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