We had a bit of a Simon & Garfunkel craze in sixth form and this carefree song always provided a nice antidote to all the miserable goth stuff that I spent too much time wallowing in. I particularly remember playing it first thing in the morning on my 18th birthday.
DUPO Symphony and Chamber orchestras paint vivid musical pictures in a concert bursting with colour and passion.
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
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.
