Classical Music Series

Duke Arts Presents offers world-class artists through three signature series: Chamber Arts, Piano Recital, and Vocal Ensemble.

Chamber Arts Series

The Chamber Arts Series features eight concerts by world-renowned small ensembles selected by the Chamber Arts Society of Durham.

Piano Recital Series

The Piano Recital Series showcases the talents of four world-leading pianists in Baldwin Auditorium.

Vocal Ensemble Series

The Vocal Ensemble Series illustrates the vast variety and dynamism of the choral art form.

Explore Classical Series Events

Daniela Liebman

Daniela Liebman

Sunday, March 30 at 7:00pm

Twenty-one-year-old prodigy hailing from Mexico has already performed with over thirty orchestras on four continents, including her professional debut at age 8.

Zodiac Trio

Zodiac Trio

Sunday, April 6 at 7:00pm

Zodiac Trio are at the forefront of innovative programing, heralded as ‘a breathtaking ensemble of virtuosity and sensitivity’ (Radio France).

Jerusalem Quartet

Jerusalem Quartet

Saturday, May 3 at 7:30pm

Jerusalem Quartet returns with Mozart’s so-called ‘Dissonance’ Quartet, which features some of the composer’s boldest harmonic writing.

Trio con Brio Copenhagen

Trio con Brio Copenhagen

Saturday, October 11 at 7:30pm

Performing their program “The Passenger” with Louise Alenius’s Piano Trio (2025); Mieczyslaw Weinberg’s Piano Trio, OP. 24; Franz Schubert’s Piano Trio #2, E-flat Major, Op. 100

Castalian String Quartet

Castalian String Quartet

Sunday, November 2 at 7:00pm

Program includes Gyorgy Kurtag’s “Aus der Ferne III;” Dvorak’s from “Cypresses;” Mendelssohn’s Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 #3; Beethoven’s Quartet in C# minor, Op. 131

Akropolis Reed Quintet

Akropolis Reed Quintet

Friday, January 23 at 7:30pm

Performing their program “Masterworks” featuring Maurice Ravel’s “Le Tombeau de Couperin” arr. Raaf Hekkema; Omar Thomas’s “Moods and Attitudes;” Derrick Skye’s “A Soulful Nexus;” George Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” arr. Raaf Hekkema

Cuarteto Casals

Cuarteto Casals

Saturday, February 14 at 7:30pm

Program includes Arriaga’s Quartet #3, E-flat Major; Shostakovich’s Quartet #3, F Major, Op. 73; Beethoven’s Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 130 with the “Grosse Fugue”

Doric String Quartet

Doric String Quartet

Friday, March 27 at 7:30pm

Program includes Bach’s “Four fugues” from The Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080; Haydn’s Quartet, F minor, Op. 20 #5; Beethoven’s Quartet, C Major, Op. 59 #3

The Ciompi Quartet

Since its founding in 1965, the Ciompi Quartet of Duke University has delighted audiences and impressed critics around the world. All its members are professors at Duke, where they teach instrumental lessons, coordinate and coach chamber music, and perform across campus in concert halls, libraries, dormitories and classrooms. 

Explore the 24-25 classical series with our Spotify playlist!