Duke Performances

In this two-night world premiere commissioned by Duke Performances, an "angelic," NC-born country-folk heavyweight (Spin) and a classical pianist of "mathematical exactitude" and "passion" (Washington Post) unite in a new program made possible by Duke’s relationship with both artists. Merritt sings with "a magical combination of cool reserve and effortless warmth" (Entertainment Weekly); Dinnerstein’s playing is "beautiful, sensitive, intelligent, and manifestly sincere" (Piano). Night is where they meet: a collaborative evening of songs from across genres, performed by both women, that’s greater, somehow, than the sum of its parts.

Pit seating will be available for this performance.  Please check with the box office for availability.

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Simone Dinnerstein + Tift Merritt Residency at Duke University
Thursday, January 19 through Saturday, January 22

Wednesday, January 19
Listening Session
with Simone Dinnerstein & Tift Merritt
Wednesday, January 19
The Pinhook (117 W. Main St.), 6:30p
Free & open to the public

Co-sponsored by the Nasher Museum of Art, in conjunction with their exhibition The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl.

Thursday, January 20
Lecture/Demonstration with Tift Merritt
On Songwriting and Fiction
Thursday, January 20
Nelson Music Room, Duke's East Campus, 4:30p
Free & open to the public

Master Class with Simone Dinnerstein
Thursday, January 20
Baldwin Auditorium, 5p
Free & open to the public