Music in Durham
Classical music events and news
Featured Events
Olivier Messiaen's great organ meditation on the birth of Christ is performed this year interspersed with readings from scripture.
Virtuoso harpsichordist Jane Chapman gives the UK premiere of Richard Rijnvos’ major new work, inspired by Italo Calvino's Invisible Cities
Royal Northern Sinfonia, directed by violinist Maria Włoszczowska, make their second visit of the season with music packed full of wit, sparkle and passion.
Reviews
Another Messiah review
An elegantly slimmed down Messiah by Dunelm Consort and Players ticks all the boxes
Previews
Changing Climates at MUSICON
The climate is challenging but MUSICON is striding out into the rain, with a programme that spans the globe, from Durham to Japan.
Blog
New music focus: Joanna Ward
Joanna Ward is a young composer from Newcastle who is already making quite an impact, with a long list of impressive commissions and awards.