St Oswald’s Church
St Oswald’s Church is one of the oldest in Durham and is a lovely setting for concerts. If you’re attending a concert at St Oswald’s, there is metered parking along Church Street (free in the evenings). There are two entrances, on the North and South sides of the buildings – they aren’t both always open, so try the other one if you can’t get in!
The organ by Peter Collins was restored in 2019 is at the west end of the church – something worth bearing in mind if you’re planning a concert with organ accompaniment. There is also a grand piano.
Events at St Oswald’s Church
Sacred and secular choral and vocal music inspired by the sea, including a choral arrangement of Elgar's 'Sea Pictures' and Samuel Coleridge Taylor's cantata 'Meg Blane'.
DUOS chamber ensemble conducted by Zac Smith perform an intricate and playful programme exploring different landscapes and cultures through musical traditions.
Chamber and orchestral music, exploring Europe's diverse folk traditions, conducted by George Hayden with viola soloist Oskar Herbert-Young.