Ciompi Quartet – Past Concerts

The Ciompi Quartet of Duke University was founded in 1965 by renowned Italian violinist Giorgio Ciompi. Always comprised of Duke professors, its career spans five continents and hundreds of concerts. In recent years, the Quartet has performed extensively throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. Its programs mix the old and new in exciting ways, including an extensive catalog of commissions and close ties to composers such as Paul Schoenfield, Stephen Jaffe, and Melinda Wagner. Members of the Ciompi Quartet are violinist Eric Pritchard, violinist Hsiao-mei Ku, violist Jonathan Bagg, and cellist Caroline Stinson.