University Events
Washington National Opera presents a live simulcast of Puccini's "La Boheme"
WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA (Placido Domingo, general director) presents a FREE,
LIVE simulcast of Puccini's "La Boheme." Duke is one of only 19 educational
institutions around the U.S. selected to participate in this ground-breaking
event.
Reynolds Industries Theater, Bryan Center
September 23, 2007
2 pm
Rare Music: "An Introduction to Violin Making" with Bob O'Neal Talton
Bob O'Neal Talton will talk about making not only violins, but also violas,
cellos, guitars, dulcimers, and banjos. He will bring instruments in different
stages of completion to demonstrate the process of making an instrument.
Musicians of all ages and abilities are encouraged to
attend. Kids welcome!
Bob Talton has been making award-winning stringed
instruments for more than thirty years. He does extensive research into the
techniques of such old masters as Stradivarius,
Guarneri and Amati, with critically acclaimed success. FREE and OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC. The Rare Music series is sponsored by DUMIC (Duke University Musical
Instrument Collections) and Duke University Libraries. Limited reserved parking
in front of Duke Chapel.
Perkins Library, Rare Book Room
October 19, 2007
4 pm