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Music in Durham

Coming soon: Monteverdi L’Orfeo

Exciting news from Durham Opera Ensemble for early music fans. In collaboration with David Stancliffe and a professional period instrument orchestra, they’ll be performing Monteverdi’s L‘Orfeo on 28 June  – I’m not sure of the venue yet, but put it in your diary and watch this space.

Bach Christmas Oratorio – Durham Castle

I have to confess that before this evening, I had never sat down and listened properly to Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. I usually stick it on the stereo at some point over Christmas, usually on Christmas morning while I’m cooking, so it’s always been there in the background, so the sound of the notes is very […]