Music in Durham
Classical music events and news
Featured Events
Giacomo Puccini's devastating depiction of a woman wrestling with her desire for love on her own terms but who is ultimately doomed by her own greed.
Durham Cathedral's annual Holy Week performance of J.S.Bach's St John Passion, with Royal Northern Sinfonia
Igor Stravinsky's opera The Rakes Progress brings William Hogarth's satirical paintings to life, with the help of a libretto by WH Auden.
Reviews
EXAUDI – In dew of roses
Stunning vocal music spanning six centuries, including brand new compositions by A-level students at St Leonards RC comprehensive school
Previews
Introducing Ailsa Dixon’s Music
Composer Ailsa Dixon studied at Durham in the 1950s. Ahead of a concert celebrating her music, her daughter Josie Dixon tells Ailsa’s story and introduces the music on the programme.
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.