Step into a powerful journey of sound and story with Cultural Crossroads: Dvořák in America-a free multimedia concert presented by Duke University's renowned Ciompi Quartet. This captivating evening brings to life the unexpected musical intersections that shaped Antonín Dvořák's iconic works during his American sojourn.

Experience the richness of cultural fusion as Dvořák's "American" Quartet and Quintet intertwine with authentic Native American melodies, stirring African American Spirituals, and evocative compositions by Florence Price. The program features a dynamic ensemble of acclaimed artists, including bass Kenneth Kellogg, Native flutist R. Carlos Nakai, world percussionist Will Clipman, and curator/violist Pamela Freund-Striplen.

Pamela Freund-Striplen

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Nov 8, 2025

Ciompi Quartet: “Cultural Crossroads: Dvorak in America” Concert · Duke University Department of Music

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Violin in American by Dvořák

Duke University Department of Music

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