Durham, NC -

Jeffrey Blair Cornell, of PlayMakers Repertory Company, recites "The Garden" by Andrew Marvell during the Sunset Soiree on Thursday evening at Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

The Sunset Soiree is a gala event designed to showcase Duke Gardens and the Triangle's vibrant arts community. The program featured several artistic performances by members of the Durham Symphony, North Carolina Opera, PlayMakers Repertory Company and Carolina Ballet.

Below: Joana Rusche, of the North Carolina Opera, sings Cherubino's aria Voi Che Sapete, from Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro."

Photos by Megan Morr and Les Todd/Duke University Photography.