A nice simple one today – this is one of those pieces of music that needs little explanation. It’s loud, it’s boisterous and it puts an enormous smile on my face, and this performance by Ivan Fischer and the Budapest Festival orchestra does it with great panache.
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.
Stunning vocal music spanning six centuries, including brand new compositions by A-level students at St Leonards RC comprehensive school
Guest reviewer Olivia Hamilton is enthralled by Rolf Hind’s expressive intentions as he gives a remarkable performance of Olivier Messiaen’s piano masterpiece for MUSICON
Music in Durham brings you classical music listings, previews, reviews and news for Durham, with a bit of random blogging thrown in. The concert listing pages bring together classical music events from across the City and the University, so whether you’re looking for a great concert to go to, or if you’re planning something and want to avoid clashes, this is the place to look.
