Music in Durham
Classical music events and news
Featured Events
Durham Opera Ensemble celebrate their 20th anniversary with an evening of highlights from the society's past productions, accompanied by Durham University Palatinate Orchestra
Piano music by Howells and Messiaen and the world premiere of David Lancaster's 'De temporum ratione' reflecting on Bede's writing about time.
Two contrasting chamber works by Brahms, the Clarinet Quintet and Serenade no.1 for nonet, played by members of Royal Northern Sinfonia.
Reviews
Henry Purcell meets Monty Python
Dunelm Consort offer up an irresistable combination of strong musical performances and glorious silliness in an imaginative semi-staging of Henry Purcell’s Dramatick Opera ‘King Arthur’.
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.